Straight from employers' career sites
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.
NCR Voyix
Diagnosing POS machines · Performing preventative maintenance · Managing parts and reports
New Zealand permanent residence or citizenship; valid New Zealand Driver's license; basic computer skills; PC hardware maintenance and support experience; mechanical/electrical aptitude; experience with electromechanical equipment
Scania · 5001+ employees
A world-leading provider of transport solutions including trucks and buses, with a focus on sustainable transport.
Repairing vehicles · Performing diagnostics · Servicing equipment
3+ yrsRelevant NZQF Level 4 qualification or 3+ years proven experience as a Heavy Vehicle Technician; excellent English communication; current full Class 1 NZ driver licence; forklift and heavy vehicle licence desirable; pre-employment testing, police checks, and medical examination required.
Aotea Group
Providing electrical maintenance · Installing kitchen equipment · Maintaining industrial installations
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years NZ trade experience; current EWRB Registration; current Electrical Practising Licence; full NZ qualification in general electrical wiring; full, clean NZ driver’s licence; Police, MOJ, DOC and MOE clearances
Aotea Group
Installing electrical systems · Maintaining electrical installations · Servicing electrical equipment
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years NZ trade experience; current EWRB Registration; current Electrical Practising Licence; full NZ qualification in general electrical wiring; full, clean NZ driver’s licence
Aotea Group
Servicing HVAC systems · Installing back to back units · Installing ducted systems
2+ yrsMinimum of 2 years NZ trade experience; Accredited Gas Handler; full, clean NZ driver’s licence (manual capable; no convictions); NZ-based applicants only
Keith Andrews
Diagnosing commercial vehicles · Performing routine servicing · Liaising with service teams
3+ yrs3+ years’ experience in automotive or a relevant trade qualification; Class 1 licence; NZ citizen, resident or valid work visa
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Installing electrical equipment · Maintaining electrical equipment · Testing electrical systems
Silver Fern Farms Ltd · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand meat company focused on creating goodness from farms and delivering value through commercial analysis.
Maintaining electrical equipment · Responding to equipment breakdowns · Installing new plant equipment
Current New Zealand Electrical Registration and Practising Licence; relevant electrical trade qualification; industry experience; industrial fault-finding and troubleshooting skills; experience with PLC and SCADA control and monitoring systems
Downer · 5001+ employees
A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.
Installing traffic signal systems · Diagnosing electrical faults · Maintaining compliance documentation
New Zealand Registered Electrician; current EWRB practising licence; current Full Class 1 Driver Licence
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Constructing transmission lines · Maintaining transmission lines · Inspecting and repairing lines
Silver Fern Farms Ltd · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand meat company focused on creating goodness from farms and delivering value through commercial analysis.
Operating refrigeration systems · Carrying out maintenance · Responding to breakdowns
Proven experience in refrigeration, ammonia systems, or industrial engineering environments
ATNZ · 11-50 employees
An organization providing apprenticeship training in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Installing refrigeration systems · Maintaining HVAC equipment · Repairing air conditioning systems
No qualifications required; must be 16+ with right to live and work in New Zealand; restricted or full driver's licence; commitment to 3-4 years study while working full time; pre-employment medical and drug testing.
ATNZ · 11-50 employees
An organization providing apprenticeship training in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Fitting and assembling · Machining and manufacturing · Maintaining equipment
No qualifications required; must be 16 or over with the right to permanently live and work in New Zealand; hands-on attitude and good work ethic.
Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd · 5001+ employees
A global OEM of construction and mining machinery, creating value together with its people.
Leading workshop team · Allocating work · Ensuring quality
Experience supervising or coordinating a mechanical workshop team; Level 4 trade qualification in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment or related; strong mechanical aptitude; current driver licence; forklift licence advantageous.
Northpower · 1001-5000 employees
A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.
Maintaining electrical equipment · Inspecting HV and LV equipment · Planning and recording maintenance work
Electrical Fitter or Electrician with strong industrial or commercial experience; registered electrician with a current practising licence; New Zealand driver’s licence; current New Zealand work visa
Laminex New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.
Diagnosing machinery faults · Performing equipment maintenance · Troubleshooting control systems
2+ yrsNZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence; 2–5+ years' experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment
Scania New Zealand
Completing structured training · Working on heavy vehicles · Learning vehicle technology
Full New Zealand working rights; willingness to commit to structured training
Arjo · 5001+ employees
A healthcare company empowering movement for people with mobility challenges.
Installing medical equipment · Maintaining customer equipment · Delivering installation projects
Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) or Electrical Service Technician (EST) qualification; strong NZ construction site experience; competence with Microsoft Office and project software; clean full driver’s licence
Northpower · 1001-5000 employees
A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.
Responding to network faults · Conducting HV switching · Testing and earthing equipment
2+ yrsCurrent electrical registration; full Class 2 driver’s licence; at least 5 years’ experience as an Electrician or Line Mechanic; minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience; crane and EPV operating experience; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Maintaining electrical equipment · Installing substation equipment · Commissioning transformers and switchgear
5+ yrsEWRB and current practising licence; full clean NZ Class 1 driver’s licence; at least 5 years’ high-voltage electrical industry experience; certified electrician with NZ registration or eligibility to gain it
Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees
A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.
Maintaining airfield lighting · Troubleshooting system failures · Conducting equipment inspections
Qualified registered electrician (EWRB); current practising licence
Landpower
Conducting mechanical servicing · Preparing agricultural machinery · Supporting apprentices and technicians
Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification or equivalent; agricultural machinery experience; valid driver’s licence
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
Coordinating electrical operations · Developing team performance · Managing project delivery
New Zealand Electrician registration; current driver licence; proven electrical operations experience, including planning, resource coordination and programme delivery
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Maintaining substations · Installing equipment · Commissioning systems
5+ yrsEWRB and current practising license, full clean NZ Class 1 driver's license, 5+ years high voltage electrical experience, certified electrician with NZ registration or eligible, strong communication and problem-solving skills, adherence to health and safety regulations.
Ventia NZ Operations Ltd · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Maintaining transformers · Installing circuit breakers · Commissioning equipment
5+ yrsEWRB and current practising licence; full clean NZ Class 1 driver's licence; 5+ years high voltage electrical industry experience; certified electrician with NZ registration or eligible; strong communication and problem-solving skills; adherence to health and safety regulations.
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Leading mechanics · Maintaining port equipment · Planning workshop activities
NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification or NZQA-recognised equivalent; experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, mobile plant or port equipment; previous leadership or supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop; eligible to work in New Zealand
Watercare Services Limited
Maintaining control systems · Installing system upgrades · Calibrating monitoring devices
Proven background in instrumentation; National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent; in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems; experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS systems
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Maintaining heavy port equipment · Coordinating workshop activities · Leading mechanics
NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification or recognised equivalent; experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, mobile plant or port equipment; workshop leadership or supervisory experience; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass medical, drug and criminal history checks
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Replacing machinery components · Servicing machinery · Diagnosing mechanical faults
NZQA Automotive Heavy Engineering Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent; proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check
Albany Toyota
Servicing vehicles · Repairing vehicles · Diagnosing vehicle faults
2+ yrsQualified automotive technician; at least 2 years' experience at this level
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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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.
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.
Right now, most are in Auckland (35), Canterbury (24) and Waikato (18). Open a region to see its 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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