Engineering Manager

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is seeking a proven people leader to head up engineering at one of New Zealand's most technically complex manufacturing sites. RobLawMax is proud to be partnering with Ballance in the search for an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team at their Kapuni site, a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) and the only ammonia‑urea manufacturing facility in Australasia. In this critical leadership role, you'll oversee engineering operations, guide site capital planning, and act as the technical authority on all engineering matters. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a key part in the site leadership team and help shape the long‑term success of this strategically vital asset.

About the Role

This is a senior, on‑site leadership role reporting directly to the Site Manager, with a seat on the local leadership team.

• Lead a high‑performing team of Principal Engineers (Process, Mechanical, Electrical / Instrumentation) and technical support personnel.
• Act as the site's ultimate engineering authority, providing direction and oversight on all technical, compliance, and risk‑related issues.
• Take ownership of the site's long‑term capital and asset plan, and support the safe, reliable performance of critical plant.
• Support and challenge the engineering function to continually improve performance ensuring robust systems are in place and future capability is developed.
• Work cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, turnaround, and safety teams, supporting site‑wide decision‑making with engineering input.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including specialist contractors, corporate technical functions, and regulatory authorities.
• Be a visible and influential leader on site, helping shape culture, performance, and long‑term capability.

What You'll Bring

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Electrical); a Master's is an advantage.

What's on Offer

Why Join Ballance | Why Kapuni?

You'll join a site that is not only technically significant, but culturally unique, combining legacy experience with high professional standards and mutual respect. With low turnover, deep expertise, and a strong team environment, Kapuni offers the rare opportunity to lead in a role where your decisions matter, your input is respected, and your leadership shapes the future.

This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead one of New Zealand's most complex and high‑consequence industrial sites, shaping engineering performance, safety, and innovation at a nationally critical facility.

For a completely confidential chat about this exciting role, call Peter Henderson on or apply online!

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