Technology Strategy Manager

CGR Services; Waikato; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Career growth support

Flexible/hybrid working

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

Fonterra is shaping the future of People & Culture technology by delivering innovative, AI-enabled solutions that unlock business value. You’ll own the technology roadmap, prioritise initiatives, and partner with senior leaders, IT, and delivery teams to realise strategic outcomes.

This business ownership role emphasises cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and driving measurable improvements in employee experiences and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• At least five years' experience in process, technology, or transformation delivery roles within a corporate environment.
• Able to influence stakeholders and align technology outcomes with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning, prioritisation, and execution of the People & Culture technology roadmap.
• Partner with senior leaders, IT, and delivery teams to drive enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Provide business direction to cross-functional delivery teams, including project managers and business analysts.
• Drive value realisation through governance and stakeholder engagement, focusing on measurable outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, 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.

About us | He kupu mō mātou

The People and Culture Digital, Data & AI team is responsible for delivering the P&C technology and data roadmap, while ensuring the stability of the platforms and services that support our people. Our focus is on leveraging technology, data, and AI to improve end-to-end HR processes, generate meaningful insights, and deliver better outcomes for both employees and the wider business.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of People & Culture technology by championing innovative, leading-edge solutions that enable our business strategy and deliver meaningful business outcomes. You'll own the planning, prioritisation, and execution of the P&C technology roadmap, partnering closely with senior leaders, IT, and delivery teams to drive enterprise-wide initiatives and realise strategic value.

Operating at a technology strategy execution level, you'll influence and align teams across the business to turn strategic opportunities into successful outcomes. This is a business ownership role focused on shaping priorities, setting direction, and taking ownership of key risks and issues. You will partner closely with IT and delivery teams to remove barriers and ensure the right outcomes are delivered.

You will also:

• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities and align technology investments with business priorities.
• Champion innovative HR technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance employee experiences and simplify processes.
• Lead the planning and prioritisation of P&C technology initiatives, including discovery, value case development, key decisions, and risk and issue ownership.
• Provide business direction to cross-functional delivery teams, which may include project managers, scrum masters, business analysts, IT partners, and external vendors.
• Drive value realisation through strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and a focus on measurable business outcomes.

About You | Mōu

You are a strategic and forward-thinking technology professional who is passionate about driving business transformation through innovative solutions. With experience delivering process and technology initiatives in large, complex organisations, you are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and aligning technology outcomes with broader business objectives.

You bring a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with at least five years' experience in process, technology, or transformation delivery roles within a corporate environment. You have a strong understanding of how technology can enable business strategy and are experienced in working across multiple stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You are naturally curious about emerging and disruptive technologies, with a passion for identifying opportunities to simplify processes, enhance experiences, and create value through innovation. Most importantly, you combine strategic thinking with strong relationship-building skills, enabling you to influence, collaborate, and drive successful outcomes in a complex organisational setting.

Our Values | Ngā Aura

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth support
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou

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.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

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

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 3rd September