Project Engineer

16 hours ago

North Shore, New South Wales, Australia Wilmar Sugar Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The NZ Sugar Company stands tall amongst New Zealand's top 100 companies and holds a significant spot within the global agri-business giant, Wilmar International.

Established in 1884, this is an iconic kiwi business and home to Chelsea, one of New Zealand's most loved brands. They have a true expertise and passion for their products, producing the best sugars that are kiwi made.

At the heart of their business are its people. They are proud of their culture, fostering an environment where their people can thrive and make a meaningful impact every single day.

The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for project execution, operational efficiency, and driving real-world impact? NZ Sugar is seeking a talented and motivated Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our capital works program—executing projects that enhance our operations while supporting our engineering, maintenance, and operations teams. You'll work across a wide range of engineering initiatives, managing contractors, ensuring safety, and delivering on time, in-scope, and within budget.

The primary responsibilities for this role include:

  • Lead and support capital projects from concept to completion.
  • Provide technical expertise to improve plant efficiency and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver safe and effective outcomes.
  • Identify and drive opportunities for financial and operational improvement.
  • Managing contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality project outcomes
  • Ensuring all work is carried out with a strong focus on safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ)
  • Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success from concept to completion
  • Supporting the long-term capital planning process with forward-thinking project input.
  • Actively participating in team safety programs, site walks, and improvement initiatives.

The successful applicant will:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Practical project engineering or manufacturing experience (FMCG exposure is a plus).
  • Proficiency in SAP PS & EAM and CAD is advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • A logical thinker with a structured approach to project delivery.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (you'll be writing business cases and presenting to stakeholders).
  • Ability to juggle multiple demands and thrive under pressure.
  • Collaborative mindset - you'll work closely with engineering, operations, and SHEQ teams.
  • Be eligible to work in New Zealand immediately.

What's in it for you…

As well as a competitive salary, NZ Sugar is proud to offer a number of fantastic benefits, including the following:

  • Company Superannuation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Employee Health & Wellbeing Program
  • Free parking
  • Free fully equipped gym, tennis court, fitness classes on site, access to a personal trainer

Note: all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug & alcohol test.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity - we look forward to receiving your application today

Job Details

Reference #

50343

Posted on

24 Sept 2025

Closes on

Location(s)

Auckland - North Shore

Expertise

Engineering

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Business unit

New Zealand Sugar

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