Manager, Capital Assurance & Governance

General Information

Date Published 06-Aug-2025 Advertising Ends 17-Aug-2025 ID# 12702 Role Type Accounting & Commercial Work Type Permanent Full-Time Workplace Type On-site Country New Zealand Location Auckland

Position Description

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us

At Fonterra, finance is more than numbers—it’s about influence, innovation, and impact. As part of our global co-operative, you’ll help steer one of New Zealand’s most iconic organisations through transformation and growth. Grow globally, lead with purpose, and shape our Co-op’s future through bold thinking and strategic partnership

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity
As the Manager, Capital Assurance and Governance you lead assurance and governance practices across our capital investment portfolio. Reporting to the GM Capital Portfolio Management and Governance, this role is pivotal in ensuring disciplined project and programme management through independent peer reviews, execution phase oversight, and post-investment evaluations.

You’ll be responsible for developing and applying standards, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing independent insights into capital performance. Your work will directly influence investment quality, governance, and long-term value creation across the organisation.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Leading independent peer reviews and execution phase assessments
• Developing and monitoring capital and schedule standards
• Conducting post-investment reviews and benchmarking
• Driving implementation of learnings across the Group
• Leading discussions on value drivers, uncertainty, and flexibility
• Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a high-performance culture
• Collaborating across teams to align interests and deliver enterprise-wide outcomes

Ideally, you will be based in Auckland.

Mōu | About you 

You’re a seasoned finance professional with a passion for governance, assurance, and strategic investment evaluation. You bring a strong mix of analytical rigour, leadership capability, and stakeholder engagement, and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Significant experience in strategic decision-making, capital strategy, and governance
• Proven experience in investment evaluation, commercial assessment, and decision support
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling tools and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Ngā Uara | Our Values 

We live our values every day—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts.  They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmers, and our communities.  

Take our Values Quiz to reflect on how your values align with ours. Click here. 

• Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
• We’re committed to helping you grow, empowering you to be your best self, and encouraging you to contribute and learn. You’ll find support through: 
• Career development and mentoring 
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) 
• Recognition and internal mobility pathways 
• A safe, inclusive environment where you can thrive 

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

If you face accessibility issues or need reasonable accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

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