Site Support Manager

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries and employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, as well as trusted local brands across each market.

Lactalis Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. In New Zealand, we make well-loved brands including Anchor, Mainland, Fresh ’n’ Fruity and Primo, which are enjoyed by generations of Kiwi households.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About The Opportunity

Step into a broad and highly visible site-based role at Takaanini, where you’ll play a key part in keeping the site connected, organised and running smoothly. Reporting to the Site & Beverages Manager this is an opportunity to bring structure, energy and strong relationship management to a role that sits at the centre of daily site operations. In addition to this you will:

• Provide high-quality PA/EA-style support to the Site & Beverages Manager and site leadership team, including calendar coordination, meeting support, preparation of materials and business administration
• Lead and coordinate key site administration activities, ensuring daily management systems, purchase orders, SAP/Concur transactions and other financial processes are completed accurately and on time
• Act as a key point of contact for the Takaanini site, supporting front-of-house, site communication, mail, events, travel coordination and the smooth flow of information across teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external service providers to coordinate site services, including laundry, cleaning contractors and other support functions that enable the site to operate effectively
• Support people-related activities including the administration of the casual workforce pool, recruitment coordination, contracts, onboarding and broader employee engagement initiatives

About You

You’re an organised, proactive and people-focused professional who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the action. More than a traditional PA/EA role, this will suit someone who thrives in a busy site environment, can bring calm to ambiguity, and builds trusted relationships across all levels of the business. In addition to this, you will have:

• Proven experience in administration, executive support, site coordination, office management or a similar broad support role within a complex operating environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leaders, executive assistants, site teams and external providers
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prioritise competing demands and keep key processes moving
• Confidence working with financial and business administration processes, including purchase orders, expense management, SAP, Concur or similar systems
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity, build trust and support a positive site culture

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and internal opportunities across a global business
• A team focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impact
• A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.

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