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Mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand.

145 open roles, 39 posted this week, most paying $52k to $86k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Constructing overhead lines · Maintaining electrical lines · Operating line equipment

    EWRB Registration Line Mechanic; NZ Driver Licence; proven overhead line experience; electrical maintenance and construction experience; high-risk environment experience; current right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Refrigeration & Services Engineer

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Operating boilers and refrigeration · Maintaining boiler equipment · Monitoring SCADA systems

    ENCHEM Qualification Level 3 or higher; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical3 days ago

    Workshop

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Repairing vehicles · Welding equipment · Maintaining machinery

    4+ yrs4+ years workshop engineer experience including welding; current NZ driving licence classes 1-5 desirable; comfortable working at heights and confined spaces; strong mechanical background; must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Apprentice Bus Mechanic (Internal Only)

    Fullers360 · 201-1000 employees

    A bus company operating public transport, school services, charters, and tours on Waiheke Island.

    Waiheke, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Maintaining buses · Performing repairs · Following instructions

    Interest in automotive mechanics, mechanical aptitude, positive attitude, health and safety awareness, flexible hours, good communication, full clean driver's licence, legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Apprentice Electrician - Wellington

    Ventia · 5001+ employees

    A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Assisting electrical installations · Supporting infrastructure projects · Learning safe work practices

    New Zealand citizenship or residency

  • Mechanical and electrical3 days ago

    Heavy Diesel Mechanics

    HEB Construction · 5001+ employees

    A dynamic and innovative leader in the construction of New Zealand's infrastructure, part of the VINCI Construction International Network.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Servicing heavy equipment · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Conducting plant inspections

    Experience as a heavy diesel or heavy equipment mechanic

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Apprentice Service Technician - Edendale

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Edendale, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Fault finding · Preventative maintenance · Mechanical repairs

    NCEA Level 2 with Maths and English or pre-trade qualification; interest in hands-on engineering; hold or be working towards Restricted Driver Licence; NZ Citizen, Australian Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident; 16+ years old.

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Mechanical and electrical3 days ago

    Faultperson

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full time

    Performing network switching · Testing and earthing equipment · Investigating and restoring supply

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years’ experience as an Electrician, Line Mechanic, or Cable Jointer; valid driver’s licence; availability for the after-hours faults roster; NZ work rights

    Visa sponsorship
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Industrial Electrician | Heavy Industry | Tiwai

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Performing planned maintenance · Identifying electrical defects · Responding to unplanned events

    Current electrical practising licence or eligibility to obtain one; experience working with electrical systems

    Relocation supportRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    HVAC Service Technician

    RCR Infrastructure (NZ)

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeEntry level

    Servicing HVAC systems · Diagnosing system faults · Repairing faulty components

    3+ yrsTrade qualification in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or minimum 3 years’ relevant practical HVAC experience; current EWRB registration and practising licence as an Electrical Service Technician (EST); full driver’s licence; Refrigerant Fillers licence or willingness to obtain; practical commercial or industrial experience

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Toyota Technician

    MUSTER LIMITED

    Auckland
    Full time

    Diagnosing vehicle faults · Training and guiding apprentices · Interacting with customers

    4+ yrsQualified Toyota Master Technician; Diagnostic and Master Tech knowledge and certificates; at least 4 years' experience; franchise background; clean, current driver licence

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Solar Installer

    Aotea Group

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Installing solar systems · Mounting solar panels · Assisting system commissioning

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Underground Electrician - Mining

    OceanaGold · 1001-5000 employees

    A global intermediate gold and copper producer with operating mines in the USA, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

    Macraes, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Installing electrical systems · Diagnosing faults · Maintaining equipment

    New Zealand Electrical Practising licence, ability to obtain Electrical Mining endorsement, full driver's licence with manual competency, problem-solving skills, and valid New Zealand working visa required.

    Study support
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Testing monitoring equipment · Installing field instrumentation · Troubleshooting technical issues

    Full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Industrial Electrician | Heavy Industry | Tiwai

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Identifying defects · Completing work orders

    Current electrical practising licence (or eligible to obtain), experience with electrical systems ideally in HV environments, strong problem-solving and communication skills, commitment to safety.

    Relocation supportGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Transmission Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Building transmission lines · Developing work plans · Completing field paperwork

    Relevant transmission certifications and qualifications; E1 and E2 or TLM; EWRB registration as a Transmission Line Mechanic; full, clean NZ driver’s licence; right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Diagnosing technical issues · Servicing refrigeration equipment · Resolving customer concerns

    3+ yrsRelevant equivalent trade qualifications; EST licence; at least 3 years’ commercial and industrial refrigeration and building-services service, maintenance and installation experience; controls and building management systems experience; current clean NZ driver licence; right to work in New Zealand

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Inside Plant Technician - Rotorua

    Ventia · 5001+ employees

    A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Installing power systems · Commissioning transmission systems · Troubleshooting communications systems

    Experience with low voltage power plant installation and commissioning; knowledge of battery systems and testing procedures; hands-on experience with fibre splicing and installation work

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Apprentice Service Technician

    Brandt Tractor · 5001+ employees

    A world-leading equipment dealer providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support.

    Cambridge, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Performing service and repairs · Diagnosing faults · Preparing new equipment

    Apprenticeship in heavy automotive engineering; developing diagnostic and repair skills; ability to work in a team and individually; excellent communication and customer service; team player with a great attitude.

  • Mechanical and electrical6 days ago

    Mechanical Building Services Apprenticeship (Christchurch)

    ATNZ · 11-50 employees

    An organization providing apprenticeship training in refrigeration and air conditioning.

    Sydenham, Canterbury
    $41k-$52k a yearOnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Installing HVAC systems · Maintaining equipment · Repairing systems

    No qualifications required; must be 16+ with right to permanently live and work in New Zealand; hands-on attitude and work ethic; apprenticeship lasts 3-4 years.

    Study support
  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Electrical Fitter

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Matamata, Waikato
    Full time

    Constructing electrical equipment · Installing electrical equipment · Maintaining electrical equipment

    EWRB Registration as an Electrician; experience in substation or distribution network equipment construction or maintenance; current right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Ford Technician

    MUSTER LIMITED

    Auckland
    Internship

    Performing vehicle repairs · Diagnosing vehicle issues · Conducting vehicle inspections

    3+ yrsAutomotive Technician Qualification; proven experience as a Ford Automotive Technician; proven Ford diesel experience; 3+ years of dealership experience; high level of English language skill

  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Instrument Technician

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining instrumentation systems · Installing system upgrades · Responding to control alarms

    National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent; proven background in instrumentation

    Parental leave
  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Electrician

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Performing electrical maintenance · Diagnosing faults and repairs · Maintaining compliance documentation

    New Zealand Electrical Trade Qualification; current Electrical Practising Licence; experience in commercial maintenance, facilities management, or service-based environments; Full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Electrical Supervisor

    Stellar Recruitment

    Napier-Hastings
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising electrical teams · Coordinating site operations · Maintaining safety standards

    NZ Registered Electrician; current EWRB Practising Licence; experience supervising electrical teams on large-scale projects; experience coordinating labour, materials, plant and project schedules; full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Hyundai Technician

    MUSTER LIMITED

    Auckland
    Full time

    Diagnosing vehicles · Repairing vehicles · Maintaining vehicles

    Trade-qualified automotive technician; proven longevity in previous roles; strong diagnostic skills and repair expertise; excellent English; relevant New Zealand working rights; current driver's licence

  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago
    Te Anau, Southland
    Full time

    Leading fleet maintenance · Repairing mechanical defects · Supervising external contractors

    5+ yrsRelevant trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic or in Automotive Engineering; at least 5 years' experience working with heavy equipment; experience maintaining, overhauling and repairing engines, transmissions and auxiliary systems; OEM experience and/or training

  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Hand-fuelling fires · Operating boilers and engines · Answering guest queries

    Driver's licence

About mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand

There are 145 roles open for mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 136 full time and 1 part time.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $52k to $86k a year.

Most are in Auckland (35), Canterbury (24) and Waikato (18).

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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How many mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 145 roles open for mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand pay $52k to $86k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (35), Canterbury (24) and Waikato (18). Open a region to see its mechanical and electrical jobs.

How do I write a CV for mechanical and electrical jobs?

Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Automotive Technician CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.

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Mechanical and electrical jobs in New Zealand: 145 open roles | SmartCVs