Junior Project Manager

TOMRAAuckland, AucklandOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Company Description

TOMRA Food  is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure  Every Resource Counts™ , has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA , we want people to  innovate , show  passion  in their work and be  responsible . We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Join the resource revolution!

Job Description

As a Junior Project Manager, you'll help bring TOMRA Food's global projects to life. You'll coordinate activities, connect stakeholders, track progress, and support the delivery of solutions that make a real difference to customers around the world.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, take ownership, and grow. You may be a Project Coordinator ready for the next step, an engineer looking to transition into project management, or someone with experience in operations or project support.

If you're proactive, adaptable, organised, and a confident communicator who enjoys working with a variety of people, you'll thrive in this role. We'll provide the support, exposure, and guidance to help you build your project management career. You bring the curiosity, drive, and willingness to learn.

Key responsibilities:

- Coordinate smaller projects or defined workstreams within larger projects under guidance.
- Maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation such as decision logs and action registers.
- Monitor milestones, dependencies, and risks, escalating concerns when needed.
- Organize meetings, prepare agendas, capture decisions, and follow up on actions.
- Support resource planning by tracking requirements, identifying constraints, and updating allocations.
- Deliver project activities within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Prepare project status updates and monthly reports for Steering Group review.
- Keep documentation current in our TOMRA Project Portal to facilitate visibility and decision-making.
- Apply TOMRA Food Project Model standards consistently and support change control processes.
- Build strong working relationships with cross-functional and international stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly through agreed reporting channels.
- Support start-up, handover, and lessons-learned activities.
- Own your professional development and progressively take on greater responsibility.

Health, safety and care for the environment come first. You are empowered to stop work if something feels unsafe, and we expect everyone to speak up so we can prevent harm and reduce our environmental impact.

Qualifications

Must-have:

- Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of project management fundamentals with 1–3 years in a coordination or support role.
- Ability to prepare clear reports and presentations with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound judgment on escalation.
- Confident in using standard business and project tools.
- Fluent in English. Any additional languages are welcome.

Learnable in role:

- Exposure to technology-driven or international business environments.
- Familiarity with managing complexity and translating goals into actionable plans.

If you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. At TOMRA, we recognize that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Why work for us:

- Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
- Onsite car parking
- We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
- We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
- Superannuation employer contribution paid on top of base salary

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment in which everyone can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential. All qualified applicants are welcome and will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.