General Manager Portfolio Development

About Fonterra

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna is a global dairy co-operative owned by New Zealand dairy farmers. It values care, collaboration, and contribution, offering career growth opportunities and the chance to create positive change in a supportive environment.

Role Overview

Fonterra is seeking a strategic and commercially savvy General Manager of Portfolio Development to join the Global Engineering & Technical leadership team. This role is pivotal in transforming long-term business strategy into a prioritized capital investment portfolio that enhances growth, resilience, safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and shareholder value. Acting as a crucial link between Strategy and Capital Projects, this position ensures a steady pipeline of valuable investment opportunities supporting future growth and business excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead early project stages by guiding studies, option analyses, and concept development focused on strategic capital investments, particularly in Ingredients and Foodservice.
• Translate business goals into prioritized capital investment opportunities.
• Deliver comprehensive recommendations and concept evaluation reports to aid investment committee decisions.
• Manage portfolio governance through transparent reporting, risk management, and structured decision-making frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Strategy, Capital Projects, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, Quality, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing teams to maximize outcomes.
• Ensure portfolio development activities meet targets concerning timing, budgeting accuracy, and value delivery.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and leadership growth initiatives.
• Advocate for and uphold health, safety, wellbeing, and food safety quality standards.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience (over 10 years) leading complex capital projects, programs, or portfolio delivery.
• Proven leadership track record within large, multifaceted organizations.
• Strong commercial insight with the ability to assess investment opportunity viability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to build robust relationships.
• Skilled in producing detailed strategic recommendations and concept evaluations.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain dynamics, and market conditions.
• Capacity to work effectively in complex and evolving business environments, balancing strategic vision with operational execution.

Company Values

Fonterra upholds values such as Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome, regardless of background or identity.

Benefits & Commitments

• Competitive and fair remuneration.
• Health and wellbeing programs including medical and mental health support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work-life balance options including flexible and hybrid working arrangements where feasible.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Support for community engagement and cultural connections.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fonterra emphasizes building a diverse team mirroring the world’s variety, believing this drives better decisions and innovation. They encourage applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing accommodations for accessibility during recruitment.

Additional Information

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 3rd September.