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Mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand.

39 open roles, 17 posted this week, most paying $62k to $97k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Instrumentation Apprentice

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering infrastructure and environmental projects for Auckland.

    Mangere, Auckland
    $29.90 an hourOnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Maintaining instrumentation · Calibrating instruments · Troubleshooting control systems

    Full driver's licence, interest in electronics/automation/engineering, good literacy and numeracy, team player, health and safety focus, willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends, and pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.

    Parental leave
  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Electrical Apprentice

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering infrastructure and environmental projects for Auckland.

    Rosedale, Auckland
    $29.90 an hourOnsiteFull timeTemporaryNo experience needed

    Installing electrical equipment · Maintaining electrical systems · Testing electrical equipment

    Full driver's licence required; interest in electrical systems and trades; good literacy and numeracy; team player with health and safety focus; willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen; vaccinations required.

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Diesel Technician

    Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd · 5001+ employees

    A subsidiary of Sime Motors providing after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry.

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Diagnosing mechanical issues · Performing maintenance · Mentoring apprentices

    Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks, strong safety commitment, problem-solving skills, ideally Class 5 HT license and NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment, willingness to work rostered Saturdays and after-hours callouts.

  • Mechanical and electrical1 day ago

    Electrician - Hornby

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    An infrastructure services company delivering essential network and utility services across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Installing network equipment · Diagnosing faults · Maintaining substations

    Recognised electrical trade qualification, current New Zealand electrical registration and practising licence, current driver licence, strong fault-finding and testing skills, commitment to safety and Zero Harm.

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Diesel Technician

    Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd · 5001+ employees

    A subsidiary of Sime Motors providing after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Diagnosing mechanical issues · Performing maintenance · Mentoring apprentices

    Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks, strong safety commitment, problem-solving skills, ideally Class 5 HT license and NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment, willingness to work rostered Saturdays and after-hours callouts.

  • Mechanical and electrical1 day ago

    Maintenance Services Technician - Collingwood St

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.

    Eltham, Taranaki
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing electrical support · Fault finding · Maintaining equipment

    New Zealand Electrical Registration with current practicing license; experience in industrial electrical maintenance, fault finding, and CMMS; exposure to automated manufacturing; PLC and instrumentation experience advantageous.

    Four-day week
  • Mechanical and electrical1 day ago

    Industrial Electrician - Christchurch

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water services company maintaining and renewing water networks across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing electrical maintenance · Testing and certifying work · Maintaining job records

    2+ yrsLevel 4 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, current NZ electrical registration and practising licence, 2+ years similar experience, full Class 1 driver licence, current Comprehensive First Aid certificate, pre-employment checks including criminal conviction report, medical and drug/alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Electrical Fitter

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    An electricity and fibre network owner and operator powering communities across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Installing substation equipment · Wiring electrical systems · Testing equipment

    4+ yrsRegistered Electrician with current Practising Licence; Registered Cable Jointer with current Practising Licence; 4+ years industry experience; High Voltage network experience; Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 5) in progress; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Industrial Electrician

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    An infrastructure services company delivering essential network and utility services across New Zealand.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Maintaining electrical systems · Repairing automation equipment · Mentoring apprentices

    New Zealand Registered Electrician with current EWRB Practising Licence; industrial electrical experience; PLC, SCADA, instrumentation knowledge desirable; full Class 1 driver licence; strong fault-finding and computer literacy; pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and Ministry of Justice check.

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Industrial Electrician - Christchurch

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water services company maintaining and renewing water networks across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing electrical maintenance · Testing and certifying electrical work · Maintaining job records

    2+ yrsLevel 4 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, current NZ electrical registration and practising licence, 2+ years similar experience, full Class 1 driver licence, current Comprehensive First Aid certificate, pre-employment checks including criminal conviction report, medical and drug/alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical3 days ago

    Maintenance Electrician

    Hynds Group · 201-1000 employees

    A family-owned supplier of water and water-based waste management solutions for civil and rural infrastructure.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Responding to breakdowns · Planning maintenance · Fault finding

    2+ yrsElectrical Trade Certificate, NZ electrical registration or ability to obtain within 7 months, 2+ years electrical/mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, JSEA/SOP writing, flexibility for day/night shifts and on-call, legal right to work in NZ.

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Mechanical Tradesperson - Maintenance

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing aluminium and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Diagnosing faults · Improving equipment

    NZ-recognised Level 4 (or higher) Mechanical Trade qualification, full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence, commitment to safety, fault-finding skills, ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

    Relocation supportGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    An electricity and fibre network owner and operator powering communities across New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $38.00-$42.50 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Constructing electrical lines · Maintaining overhead lines · Installing pole structures

    EWRB Registration as Distribution Line Mechanic required; current driver's licence (Class 1 minimum); physical capability for hands-on role; NZ residency or valid work visa; pre-employment checks include criminal history, drug/alcohol testing, and medical assessment.

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Expression of Interest - Truck Diesel Technicians

    Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd · 5001+ employees

    A subsidiary of Sime Motors providing after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Servicing trucks · Supporting transport · Learning technologies

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' diesel technician experience, National Certificate in Motor Industry Heavy Engineering or equivalent, and current New Zealand Class 2–5 driver's licence. International candidates need NZQA assessment and Level 4 IQA certification.

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical7 days ago

    Mechanical Apprentice

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering infrastructure and environmental projects for Auckland.

    Mangere, Auckland
    $29.90 an hourOnsiteFull timeTemporaryNo experience needed

    Maintaining machinery · Performing repairs · Solving problems

    Full training provided; requires clean full driver's licence, physical fitness, good literacy, teamwork, health and safety focus, willingness to work occasional overtime/weekends, and pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

  • Mechanical and electrical8 days ago

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    An electricity and fibre network owner and operator powering communities across New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Constructing overhead lines · Maintaining electrical equipment · Developing work plans

    EWRB Registration as Line Mechanic required; NZ Driver Licence required; HT Licence highly desirable; proven experience on overhead lines; strong safety commitment; must be in New Zealand with current work visa.

    Retirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical8 days ago

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    An electricity and fibre network owner and operator powering communities across New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Constructing overhead lines · Maintaining electrical equipment · Installing conductors

    NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4; NZ driver licence; proven overhead line experience; safety commitment; must be in New Zealand with current work visa.

  • Mechanical and electrical7 days ago

    NZ Qualified Electrician

    Level Group ANZ · 11-50 employees

    A trade network providing electrical services across residential, commercial, industrial, automation, and rural projects.

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Installing electrical systems · Maintaining electrical equipment · Performing residential and commercial work

    Current NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB), full electrical licence, experience in residential and/or commercial work, solid work ethic, team player, NZ resident.

  • Mechanical and electrical9 days ago

    Senior Diesel Technician

    Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd · 5001+ employees

    A subsidiary of Sime Motors providing after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry.

    Blenheim, Marlborough
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Supervising technicians · Mentoring team · Performing repairs

    Previous senior-level workshop experience mentoring others; hands-on heavy-duty truck experience; strong safety commitment; problem-solving skills; ideally Class 5 license; NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment; must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

  • Mechanical and electrical13 days ago

    Heavy Diesel Mechanic

    InterGroup · 201-1000 employees

    A waste operations company that operates specialist equipment and provides hands-on services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Servicing vehicles · Diagnosing faults · Maintaining equipment

    Relevant Heavy Diesel or Automotive trade qualification; experience on heavy vehicles, plant, or specialist equipment; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently; commitment to safety and quality.

  • Mechanical and electrical16 days ago

    Automotive Electrician - Manukau

    Keith Andrews Trucks · 201-1000 employees

    An automotive collective representing brands like Mercedes-Benz, RAM, BYD, and Jeep, managing warranty operations.

    Auckland
    $40.00-$48.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Diagnosing electrical faults · Repairing vehicle systems · Servicing heavy vehicles

    3+ yrsQualified automotive electrician or equivalent trade qualification; minimum 3 years' experience with commercial vehicles, diesel engines, trucks, or heavy equipment; strong electrical diagnostic and mechanical repair skills; commitment to safety.

  • Mechanical and electrical17 days ago

    HVAC Technician

    Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned organisation building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure for communities.

    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Maintaining HVAC systems · Diagnosing faults · Installing equipment

    NZ HVAC trade qualification or equivalent; proven HVAC installation and maintenance experience; full NZ driver's licence; strong troubleshooting skills; ability to pass pre-employment checks and NZDF security clearance; legal right to work in NZ.

  • Mechanical and electrical17 days ago

    Shift Electrician

    The Kraft Heinz Company · 5001+ employees

    A global food and beverage company with iconic brands, focused on delivering quality and innovation.

    Hastings, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Troubleshooting electrical issues · Programming PLCs

    EWRB licence, NZQA Level 4 Electrical Engineering, FF trade qualified, food/beverage industry experience, PLC programming, LOTO certification or willingness to train, basic computer ability.

  • Mechanical and electrical20 days ago

    Apprentice Technician (Earthmoving Division)

    Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. - New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A division of the Liebherr Group providing earthmoving equipment and services.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Assisting technicians · Diagnosing faults · Completing training

    Enrolled in or committed to completing a Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering; genuine interest in mechanical equipment; strong literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills; ability to safely use hand tools; reliable and team-oriented.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical21 days ago

    Industrial Electrician

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing aluminium and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Diagnosing faults · Mentoring apprentices

    Registered Electrician with current practising licence or transferable AU qualification; strong industrial, mining or heavy process background; advanced fault-finding; ability to mentor; commitment to safety.

    Relocation supportGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical21 days ago

    Industrial Electrician

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing aluminium and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Diagnosing faults · Mentoring apprentices

    Registered Electrician with current practising licence or transferable AU qualification; strong industrial, mining or heavy process background; advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capability; experience with large-scale plant equipment; ability to mentor others.

    Relocation supportGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical22 days ago

    2IC Substation Services

    WEL Networks · 201-1000 employees

    A community-owned utility network designing and maintaining electrical distribution assets in the Waikato region.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Supervising substation staff · Maintaining network · Repairing network

    5+ yrsElectrical trade qualification/technician with 5+ years post-qualification experience, supervision of technical staff, digital skills, leadership, health and safety commitment, D&A test and police check.

    Relocation support
  • Mechanical and electrical22 days ago

    Heavy Diesel Technician - Timaru

    Keith Andrews Trucks · 201-1000 employees

    An automotive collective representing brands like Mercedes-Benz, RAM, BYD, and Jeep, managing warranty operations.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    $40.00-$48.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Diagnosing faults · Performing repairs · Maintaining vehicles

    3+ yrsQualified heavy diesel or automotive technician with at least 3 years of diesel engine or heavy vehicle experience, strong diagnostic, mechanical, repair, communication, and safety skills.

    Relocation support
  • Mechanical and electrical22 days ago

    Electrician

    Excel Refrigeration and Air Conditioning · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand-owned company designing, installing, servicing, and maintaining commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Servicing equipment · Troubleshooting systems · Installing systems

    Qualified electrician with current New Zealand electrical registration/licensing, HVAC interest, PLC/automation capability, mechanical aptitude, full New Zealand driver licence, and permanent New Zealand work rights.

    Retirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Protection Technician

    Connetics · 201-1000 employees

    A company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical distribution networks across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Testing protection systems · Commissioning substation equipment · Fault finding and maintenance

    Registered Electrician with current practising licence or Level 5 Power Technician qualification; experience in protection testing, commissioning, substations or related electrical environment; pre-employment Ministry of Justice check and medical/drug test required.

    Relocation support