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TEG Projects' Highly Skilled Team
A key aspect of our approach is our secondment model, where our experienced project managers integrate seamlessly into in-house client teams to lead and execute projects from within. By embedding our specialists directly into our clients’ operations, we ensure that projects are managed with a deep understanding of their unique challenges, processes, and business goals. This model fosters close collaboration, enhances responsiveness, and allows us to deliver tailored solutions that improve and upgrade existing manufacturing facilities.
With a track record of success in helping our clients optimise production, enhance operational efficiency, and implement cutting-edge technologies, TEG Projects is a trusted partner for food and beverage manufacturers looking to stay ahead in competitive markets.
TEG Wants Engineers Who Want More
At TEG Projects, we don’t just manage projects; we lead them. We are looking for engineers with hands-on industry experience, a deep understanding of food and beverage manufacturing processes, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with confidence. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential, as our project managers work closely with blue-chip clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value solutions.
But more than that, we want engineers who want more—more variety, more responsibility, and more opportunities to shape the future of food and beverage manufacturing. If you take pride in seeing a project through from concept to completion and enjoy embedding yourself in a team to make a tangible difference, TEG Projects is the place for you.
Real Stories From The TEG Projects Team
What is it like to be part of the TEG Projects team?
Hear directly from our team as they share their experiences—the challenges they’ve tackled, the support they’ve received, and the opportunities they’ve had to grow.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and their stories showcase what makes TEG Projects a great place to build a career.
Miriam Mills - TEG Projects - Auckland Regional Manager
“I joined the TEG Projects team as a Project Development Manager in 2019 after nearly 10 years at Fonterra Brands - and since then have progressed to lead our Auckland team as Auckland Regional Manager.
What really stood out to me about TEG Projects was the range of project opportunities that the wider team were involved in, and the fact that they were able to move so nimbly from one project to another.
TEG Projects is a very employee-centred business. What attracted me was the way that employee development is a key focus, alongside ensuring strong connections between the team members who are spread across multiple sites.
Additionally, the TEG Projects team have provided flexibility in my roles, which has given me the space and opportunity to spend time with my young family - it’s awesome to have been able to find a balance that works for me.’
Murray Irvine - Project Manager
This year marks my 10th anniversary with TEG. Prior to joining TEG, I worked in general engineering and production management roles within the food and beverage industry. That work included a small element of project management.
Experienced leaders in FMCG will attest to the challenge of balancing workloads between running the business and improving the business—the former often taking priority and, more often than not, going unrecognised. So, ten years ago, I made the decision to transition into full-time project management—one of the best career choices I’ve made.
I learned about TEG Projects Ltd through my network and was drawn to the way their project managers integrate with client organisations, often building lasting relationships while working on multiple projects over several years.
As a TEG Project Manager, I continue to work within large organisations and feel like part of their team. At the same time, the delineation provided by the contracting model enables me to focus on what I enjoy most—delivering meaningful improvement projects—while remaining energised through exposure to different businesses. It’s almost like changing jobs every few years, but with the stability of staying with the same parent company. Not everyone can do that, especially later in their careers, and I believe this is one of the greatest benefits of our employment model.
For anyone with a background similar to mine who is considering a move into full-time project management—especially through the TEG model—my advice is: don’t hesitate. Give it a go. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of industries from our client list and develop a breadth of skills few others have the opportunity to acquire.
Graham Brooks - Project Manager
“I’ve been with the TEG Projects team for more than a decade, during which time as a project manager I’ve worked across multiple exciting projects, brownfield and greenfield alike.
I suppose what I have enjoyed most about my time with TEG Projects to date is working alongside our team. Ross and senior management have done a wonderful job of bringing together top talent, and retaining that talent - which in our relatively niche industry is immensely valuable. What it means for me in my day-to-day is that I’m surrounded by the best in the business, and with the ability to lean on the wider team’s experience, we (as a business) produce great project outcomes for our clients and have a blast doing it."
Sarah Starkey - Project Manager
"Having been with the TEG Projects since February 2022, I've had a great experience in an organisation where I'm made to feel valued and appreciated. There has been ample opportunity to expand my knowledge and skillset as a Project Manager, and learn from the wider team. It’s different to previous PM roles I have had due to the caring nature of the company and the personal touch to ensure the wellbeing of their staff.
The team culture is excellent. Everyone is inclusive and welcoming. Love that there are regular social occasions and opportunities to get to know your colleagues and their families/lives outside of the project.
Having been on one site for 18 months it is gratifying to experience the end to end process of taking a project (or portion of a project) through the design phase and monitoring construction to completion."
Smruthi Vishwanath - Project Manager
"My journey with TEG Projects started in January of 2023, when I joined the team as a Project Manager. My background is in Project Management in the Food and beverage sector, so TEG Projects felt like a natural fit for my skills and growth ambitions.
Industry-wide, TEG Projects is known for building strong and personable relationships with clientele.
What stands out to me about TEG Projects is the growth mindset, flexibility, work/life balance, and adequate support that the team displays. Additionally, the wide range of projects and clients provides the challenging and rewarding work environment that I was looking for."
Chris Strain - Project Manager
"I joined TEG Projects in September 2019 having amassed valuable experience within the food industry, with a good portion of that time dedicated to working in dairy factories.
TEG Projects has a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst its people, additional training is encouraged, and managers are always available to hear and address any other concerns.
The team culture is good, we’re encouraged to interact with each other at training days, peer coaching sessions and bimonthly meetings. Encouraging collaboration and teamwork fosters a sense of camaraderie, which I’ve found leads to greater productivity and innovation
What stands out most to me about TEG Projects is the diverse range of clients and processing plants that I have the opportunity to collaborate with. It's rewarding to expand my skill set and understand the production methods behind different products. It’s satisfying to know that I have now worked on at least a quarter of the average supermarket trolley’s contents."
Rob Butcher - Senior Project Manager
"TEG Projects is a small knit team that allows each team member to have ownership and autonomy of their roles within client organisations. TEG cares a lot about employee engagement and puts staff wellbeing first.There is a good team culture and it appears no one in the organisation feels unwanted or unheard.
Having regular 1 on 1’s and team meetings provides good support and overall understanding of the general company’s activities.
One of the key things I enjoy about working for TEG Projects is learning new industries. It’s a good challenge and also fulfilling. A recent example of this is transitioning into a project within the meat industry which is vastly different from my previous roles in Dairy and Baking. There’s also a good deal of flexibility in most roles: the clients requirements come first but after that the TEG employee manages their own work / life balance."
Altan Gurevin - Senior Project Manager
"Even though we work independently, I can always rely on my team for guidance when needed. I enjoy our regular get togethers with the team and peer coaching sessions to hear their stories and learn from them.
TEG Projects fosters a supportive and collaborative culture. The flexibility to balance work and personal life, combined with opportunities for continued professional development, make it an ideal workplace. "
Gary Saywell - Project Manager
"Even though we work independently, I can always rely on my team for guidance when needed. I enjoy our regular get togethers with the team and peer coaching sessions to hear their stories and learn from them.
TEG Projects fosters a supportive and collaborative culture. The flexibility to balance work and personal life, combined with opportunities for continued professional development, make it an ideal workplace. "
Rhys Knauf - Project Manager
"Since joining TEG Projects in March 2022, I’ve found the team culture to be incredibly supportive, where everyone is happy to share knowledge and experience.
What stands out about working for TEG Projects is the delivery of great value project services to clients through a highly experienced team, and the flexibility within the role. This flexibility has made it easy to maintain a work/life balance, allowing me to spend quality time with my young family while managing demanding projects.
The encouragement for extra training and knowledge sharing through team meetings has been invaluable, and I’ve enjoyed the variety and challenges presented by working across a wide range of projects and industries."
Our Engineers Become Part of the Client’s Team
To be a successful Project Manager at TEG Projects, you need to do more than just understand the technical aspects of a project—you need to fully immerse yourself in the client’s operations, culture, and goals. This level of integration allows us to deliver solutions that are not just technically sound but also practical, efficient, and tailored to the unique challenges of each facility.
We take great pride in setting up our project managers for success, providing the mentorship, resources, and industry insights needed to thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments.
We Will Help You Realise Your Full Potential
We can offer you:
- Consistent opportunities to build your portfolio
- Top-notch training, including health and safety
- A wide variety of work
- The chance to work with blue-chip clients throughout Australasia
- The opportunity to manage projects from A to Z
- The advantage of working alongside expert engineers in every field of the food and beverage industry
Join the TEG Projects Team
Looking for your next challenge? At TEG Projects, we’re always on the lookout for skilled engineers and project managers who are ready to make an impact in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. We offer exciting projects, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth and development.
Explore our current job openings and take the next step in your career with TEG Projects.
Senior Project Manager / Project Manager – Dairy & Food Manufacturing
Christchurch Based | South Island Focus | Travel Required
TEG Projects is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our Christchurch team and support capital projects within New Zealand’s dairy and food manufacturing sector.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly within major dairy manufacturing operations, as well as other leading food and beverage organisations. We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead projects from concept through to commissioning while building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
At TEG Projects, we provide end-to-end project management and engineering services to some of New Zealand’s largest food and beverage manufacturers. We are a 100% New Zealand-owned business with a strong reputation for practical delivery, collaboration, and long-term client relationships. We work closely with our specialist risk and safety engineering partners at TEG Risk, providing integrated project and risk solutions for our clients.
The Role
Based in Christchurch, you will initially support projects across major South Island dairy manufacturing sites, while also having opportunities to work on projects throughout New Zealand as client and business requirements evolve.
You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and stakeholder expectations. This is a highly autonomous role where you’ll work directly with clients and have the opportunity to influence project outcomes while being supported by an experienced team of project and engineering professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects from concept, planning and design through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, risks and resource requirements.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and site personnel.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with site safety, quality and operational requirements.
- Work collaboratively with TEG Risk specialists to integrate safety and risk considerations into project delivery.
About You
- Minimum 5 years’ project management experience within dairy, food manufacturing, beverage, or industrial processing environments.
- Senior Project Manager candidates with 10+ years’ experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Proven experience delivering brownfield or capital projects within operational manufacturing facilities.
- Experience working within large-scale dairy manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
- Familiarity with major dairy industry systems, standards and project delivery processes would be advantageous.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead project teams.
- Willingness to travel and work across multiple client locations throughout New Zealand as required.
- Engineering, process, production, or technical background highly regarded.
Why Join TEG Projects?
- Work on significant capital projects for some of New Zealand’s largest and most recognisable dairy and food manufacturers.
- Be part of a respected New Zealand-owned project management and engineering consultancy.
- Enjoy variety, autonomy and meaningful client relationships.
- Gain exposure to integrated project, engineering and risk delivery through close collaboration with TEG Risk.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to further develop your career across a diverse range of projects, industries and clients.
Project Manager/Process Engineer – Food Manufacturing
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join TEG Projects and work with some of New Zealand’s leading food and beverage manufacturers. You will become part of a highly experienced and supportive project delivery team, providing comprehensive project management and engineering services to a portfolio of blue-chip clients.
TEG has long-standing relationships with many of New Zealand’s largest food and beverage companies, with specialist expertise in project management and machine safety.
This role is ideally suited to an engineer with a background in food manufacturing, process engineering and experience in plant installation projects. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of project management throughout the full project lifecycle, from project definition and feasibility studies through to detailed design, installation, and commissioning. This includes knowledge of estimating, planning, cost reporting, and change management.
You will work in a dynamic production environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of manufacturing processes, equipment, and projects. Success in this role requires strong teamwork, proactive communication, and the ability to provide effective leadership across multiple stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to further develop their skills across a variety of industries, clients, locations and projects.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with clients across multiple projects.
- Manage project cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
- Be one of the process engineering specialists within the TEG team, providing guidance and support to other team members.
- Coordinate and manage contractors and suppliers to meet project priorities and timelines.
- Facilitate the involvement of client operations, maintenance, and technical personnel throughout project development and execution.
- Monitor the technical quality and completeness of engineering deliverables.
- Prepare and maintain project management documentation and deliverables.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering.
- Have at least five years of post-graduate experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Have process engineering experience, including competence in performing system calculations, developing P&ID’s, PFDs, equipment lists, and understanding energy balances.
- Have experience delivering brownfield projects in complex processing plants.
- Be familiar with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Have strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Have experience preparing cost estimates and capital expenditure requests.
Why Join TEG Projects?
TEG Projects is a 100% New Zealand-owned business with a strong reputation, supportive culture, and commitment to professional development. We offer flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and talented team on exciting projects across New Zealand’s food and beverage sector.
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
See the Impact You Can Make at TEG Projects
From major facility upgrades to cutting-edge process improvements, our engineers and project managers are at the forefront of innovation, problem-solving, and delivering real results for blue-chip clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Check out some of the projects our team has tackled and see how you could be part of shaping the future of food and beverage manufacturing with TEG Projects.
