Dairy Process Commissioning Manager

Cortek Limited; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Cortek Limited in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for major dairy processing projects. The role is full-time and on-site, based in Canterbury, with a focus on safe, high-quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate will manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation, while coordinating across project managers, contractors, and operations to ensure successful handover and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven commissioning leadership experience in industrial sectors such as dairy, manufacturing, or construction.
• Strong planning, scheduling and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination and execution of commissioning activities from construction completion to handover.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, strategies and schedules.
• Supervise inspections and tests, review technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants and operations.
• Maintain commissioning records, testing data, and handover packages.

Skills

Commissioning management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Safety focus

Reading drawings

Job description

Cortek Limited in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for major dairy processing projects. The role is full-time and on-site, based in Canterbury, with a focus on safe, high-quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate will manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation, while coordinating across project managers, contractors, and operations to ensure successful handover and operational readiness.