Engineering Manager

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will oversee a large Plant Services team, providing both strategic direction and hands-on operational management. Your mission will be to ensure equipment reliability, enhance asset performance, deliver capital improvement projects, and uphold sustainability and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and cultivate a high-performing team in engineering and maintenance.
• Enhance asset dependability, optimize plant uptime, and implement maintenance best practices.
• Oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Offer technical guidance and provide solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Manage repair and maintenance budgets, operational expenses, and capital project execution.
• Support strategic business planning, asset management, and continuous improvement processes.
• Promote a culture centered on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience in manufacturing settings, preferably in food processing or tightly regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing engineering or maintenance teams.
• Strong expertise in asset management, reliability engineering, and maintenance scheduling.
• Experienced in environmental program management and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Competent in budgeting, project oversight, and capital expenditure management.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance management procedures.
• Holds a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand.

Company Background

Alliance Group is an internationally recognized provider of premium grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. Beyond supplying high-quality products, the company is committed to enhancing prosperity for farming communities and fostering positive work environments. With locations across New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Alliance emphasizes performance enhancement, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Benefits and Perks

• Subsidies on health insurance for employees and their families
• One additional week of annual leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-site health services

Workplace Culture and Inclusion

Alliance Group promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. Recruitment and advancement are based solely on skills, qualifications, and potential. The company is committed to accommodating candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and equality.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by 25 October 2026.