Site Project Manager position in New Zealand!

Agri-manufacturing sector – knowledge of grain storage and processing plants required

Manage full project lifecycle – scoping to completion

Salary $120-130k,  tools of trade, away from home allowances and incentives

We’re hiring – come join our team in New Zealand.  We can support you with a Visa and relocation expenses. We are an accredited employer so can assist with all things immigration and relocation.

We’re seeking an experienced Site Project Manager in the grain storage and plant processing environments.

Do you know the agri-manufacturing sector inside out?  Join the market leaders at REL.   This is a newly created opportunity for a highly experienced individual.  

Who are We

REL are leaders in their field – you’ll be joining a team that are highly respected and solutions driven, New Zealand owned and operated  in the agri-manufacturing sector supplying high-quality, engineered solutions.  Their operations span from international procurement of components and products to in-house manufacturing through engineering and fabrication workshops, alongside custom projects for clients and inventory driven parts supply. 

The next generation of this family business are driving change and progression and it’s time to bring in new knowledge and expertise so the first generation can step back gradually.  www.relgroup.co.nz or check out our Facebook page – REL Group to see our work in action.

The Position

You will lead the on-site delivery of commercial and industrial projects nationwide and it will require regular travel.  This is a “gloves and boots” role where you’ll thrive on getting things done - people-focused, improvement-driven, and key in ensuring the delivery of quality work, on time to specification and within budget.  You will ensure technical issues are resolved practically and promptly, your teams are aligned and accountable, and your stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

It is a full time, permanent role with an average of 50 hours per week – and with the Head office based in Rakaia, Mid Canterbury.

This is a very exciting opportunity to experience life in New Zealand! The Head Office is located just 45 minutes away from Christchurch and provides a fabulous location to launch your career and share the experience with your family.

Find out more about Christchurch here: https://www.christchurchnz.com/

Key Responsibilities include:

• Site leadership and daily operations - toolbox briefings, safety inductions, task priority setting, resolving technical and engineering challenges,  timesheets and compliance data, and reinforcing REL values.

• Team coaching, culture, health and safety - motivating and inspiring teams to achieve high performance, building accountability and pride, identifying skill gaps, fostering collaborative and safety first behaviours

• Engineering and technical oversight – bring practical engineering knowledge to solve installation, sequencing and equipment challenges, input to pricing, planning and design decisions during pre-site phases and ensure installs are to specification and quality standards

• Stakeholder and client co-ordination – primary contact for all parties maintaining strong working relationships and expectations, negotiate and document variations

• Project delivery and reporting – track daily progress, escalate issues with recommended solutions and support project cost tracking and invoicing

• Continuous improvement – identify and implement, contribute to post-project reviews, recommend changes and champion a mindset of “better every day” across the site team

Your Skills and Experience

You’ll be known for your strong decision making and problem solving abilities and staying calm under pressure.  Your excellent interpersonal skills ensure you deliver clear communication and expectations to your stakeholders.   You are experienced enough to anticipate the unexpected and can pivot promptly to ensure the best outcome is achieved.  You’ll be considered respected, credible and vibrant by those around you.

• Relevant degree or diploma (NZ level 6-7 equivalent) and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Site Project Manager in grain storage and processing plant environments – leading delivery to scope, schedule, budget and client expectations
• Experience in feed/flour mill installations – upgrades and new projects
• Proven experience delivering high value projects ($2-20M)
• Strong leadership and team management skills – leading, motivating and coaching
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• You’ve done rigging and height plans

What’s in it for you

This is an opportunity to bring your skills and knowledge to a highly respected business that is growing and securing a wide range of projects.   Solutions driven, with a strong team of knowledge around you, you’ll get to work with some of the best and inducted in supportively. You’ll also get to work in some beautiful parts of New Zealand whilst delivering a diverse range of projects.   You’ll be provided with a relocation allowance to move to NZ and have the support of an AEWV employer.  You’ll get all the tools of trade and be remunerated fairly for your time away from home.

Additional Benefits:

• Vehicle
• Health Care - https://www.acc.co.nz/
• Pension - https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver
• Paid Vacation Time

If this catches your interest, please apply online with a brief cover letter highlighting your experience by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION. 

If you’d like an initial chat please contact Tracey Diamond, Recruitment Partner to REL on 64-21-2450179 for a confidential chat.  

As part of the recruitment process the successful applicant will be required to undertake MOJ and probity checks along with a pre-employment medical and drug assessment.