Posted 01 August, 2026
Process and Projects Engineer
Tribe Recruitment
Avondale, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 068ea5d36a5cb2f3
Job Description
Tribe Recruitment – Avondale, North Island About the Opportunity Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join MADE New Zealand in this newly created role as their Process and Projects Engineer. MADE New Zealand is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting and fast-growing food companies — home to The Collective (a B Corp brand), Moogurt, Rokeby, and Cocobella. We’re the shaker-uppers of healthy food, delivering great tasting products that Kiwis genuinely love. Our purpose? Simple: Make Healthy Happy. That means no bull - just delicious, nutritious food that brings joy, a values – led workplace culture that’s as dynamic as our products, and a passion for doing business the right way. Come join us on the journey. As the Process & Projects Engineer you will be a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, responsible for the identification, design, management, and implementation of capital projects across all aspects of the internal supply chain. Importantly, this role also supports operations in delivering today, always underpinned by a strong commitment to quality and safety. The role combines: Project engineering, services and process optimisation Contractor management Technical problem solving, and operational support Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, this role works closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance and external suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned to business growth objectives A position description is available. What You’ll Bring Degree qualified in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar. Experience in manufacturing, food processing, dairy, beverage, or FMCG environments. Experience managing capital projects within an operational manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of process equipment, utilities, and production systems. Experience with contractor coordination and supplier management. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly developed understanding of quality and safety systems You will bring your strong stakeholder management skills to the business, as well as your strong analytical skills and enviable attention to detail. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines will be clear from your experience and you will relish a challenge and the opportunity to be part of a cohesive team delivering results. What’s on Offer This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a leadership role with genuine influence across the business. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr