Installing robotic milking systems · Servicing robotic systems · Diagnosing electrical faults
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
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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.
Installing robotic milking systems · Servicing robotic systems · Diagnosing electrical faults
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Microsoft · 5001+ employees
A technology company that empowers people and organizations through cloud solutions and customer success.
Overseeing equipment inspections · Performing maintenance and repairs · Leading incident response teams
NZ citizenship or permanent residency
Autosports Group · 1001-5000 employees
A listed retail automotive group representing prestige and luxury automotive brands across Australia and New Zealand.
Performing repairs · Conducting diagnostics · Maintaining service reports
BMW & MINI qualified automotive technician with relevant certifications, experience in vehicle diagnostics, basic computer skills, clear communication, and a valid driver's licence.
Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.
Conducting routine maintenance · Diagnosing plant faults · Operating hydro plant
Relevant Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification; electrical trade background with practical control systems experience; experience maintaining and operating plant in power generation or heavy industry; full New Zealand driver licence
Tranzit Group
Servicing fleet vehicles · Preparing vehicles · Diagnosing mechanical faults
5+ yrsQualified Diesel Mechanic; 5+ years’ experience; full NZ driver’s licence; able to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.
Maintaining generation assets · Diagnosing equipment faults · Operating hydro plant
Relevant mechanical or electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification; experience in power generation with some exposure to hydro; hands-on experience maintaining and operating large-scale industrial plant and equipment; full New Zealand driver licence
Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees
A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.
Completing electrical maintenance · Diagnosing equipment faults · Supporting electrical projects
New Zealand electrical registration; current practising licence; electrical maintenance, diagnostic or fault-finding experience; current New Zealand or Australian driver licence
Aotea Group
Identifying new opportunities · Preparing small-contract estimates · Managing contract delivery
Experience as an Estimator or Site Supervisor/Foreman; currently residing in NZ with the legal right to live and work in NZ; full NZ driver’s licence; current NZ electrical registration and NZ Practising licence
GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd)
Delivering maintenance activities · Coordinating maintenance work · Improving equipment performance
Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant trade background; manufacturing, industrial or heavy plant experience; leadership experience or readiness to step into a Team Leader role; MEX experience; Microsoft Office proficiency
EXEL NZ LIMITED
Servicing refrigeration units · Diagnosing equipment faults · Repairing refrigeration units
Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees
A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.
Delivering electrical projects · Conducting electrical testing · Liaising with clients
5+ yrsNZ Registered Electrician with a current No Limits Licence; minimum 5 years' post-trade experience; industrial and/or commercial electrical experience; electrical project delivery experience; full NZ Driver Licence
Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) · 5001+ employees
One of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of lift trucks and forklifts, serving New Zealand businesses for 42 years.
Performing pre-delivery inspections · Repairing forklifts · Servicing customer equipment
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' material handling equipment experience or trade qualification in auto electrical, battery electric, motor mechanic, or hydraulics; customer-centric attitude; team player; tech-savvy.
Watercare Services Limited
Maintaining mechanical equipment · Diagnosing equipment faults · Carrying out preventative maintenance
Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
Scania New Zealand
Repairing vehicles · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Servicing engines
3+ yrsRelevant Level 4 qualification or at least 3 years’ heavy vehicle technician experience; current NZ Driver’s License; full New Zealand working rights
Gallagher Animal Management
Diagnosing electronic equipment · Refurbishing returned products · Supporting technical enquiries
Northpower · 1001-5000 employees
A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.
Building overhead lines · Installing poles and conductors · Responding to network faults
EWRB Registration as a Distribution Line Mechanic; experience working on overhead electricity networks; current NZ Driver Licence (Class 1 minimum); legal right to work in New Zealand
Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees
An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.
Assembling avionics components · Testing harness assemblies · Troubleshooting electrical components
4+ yrsTrade qualified in a relevant industry or 4+ years of relevant industry experience; precision mechanical and electrical assembly experience; experience operating mechanical, electrical and automated test equipment; working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
MUSTER LIMITED
Servicing agricultural machinery · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Repairing machinery breakdowns
Trade-qualified Diesel Technician; experience servicing and repairing heavy machinery
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Leading field crews · Overseeing work delivery · Coordinating daily operations
NZ Electrical Registration; experience in electricity distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure; experience coordinating field teams and contractors; Full Class 1 Driver Licence
Northpower · 1001-5000 employees
A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.
Constructing overhead lines · Maintaining electrical lines · Operating electrical equipment
NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4; NZ Driver Licence; experience working on overhead lines; experience in electrical maintenance and construction; experience in high-risk environments; current right to work in New Zealand
ATL Electrical
Performing electrical installations · Diagnosing electrical faults · Supervising apprentices
3+ yrsNZ Registered Electrician with current practising licence; minimum 3 years NZ or Australian experience; full Class 1 driver licence
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Maintaining substation equipment · Installing electrical equipment · Commissioning transformers
5+ yrsEWRB and current practising licence; full clean NZ Class 1 driver’s licence; minimum 5 years’ experience in the high-voltage electrical industry; certified electrician with NZ registration or eligible to gain NZ registration
The Conduction Company Ltd
Performing residential electrical work · Running jobs independently · Training apprentices
3+ yrsNZ Registered Electrician with current EWRB status in good standing; 3+ years post-registration experience; strong residential-sector experience; customer-facing experience; clean full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in NZ; clean police record or willingness to be checked
Stellar Recruitment
Servicing construction equipment · Troubleshooting equipment faults · Completing service documentation
Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent qualification; experience working on construction, earthmoving, materials handling, or other heavy equipment; full NZ driver licence
MUSTER LIMITED
Servicing vehicles · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Completing vehicle inspections
3+ yrsRecognised automotive qualification; minimum 3 years' experience in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs; full, current NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ventia NZ Operations Ltd · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Installing power systems · Commissioning transmission systems · Fault finding
Experience with low voltage power plant installation and commissioning, battery systems, fibre splicing, and strong problem-solving; electrical registration and working at heights advantageous; physical fitness and ladder work required.
Marr Electrical & Refrigeration Ltd T/A Level Electrical Gore
A reputable electrical, solar and HVAC services company delivering quality client solutions.
Installing electrical systems · Maintaining electrical equipment · Troubleshooting electrical faults
Current qualification as a Registered Electrician with valid practicing license; proven experience in residential, commercial or industrial environments; knowledge of electrical systems and safety standards; ability to read technical drawings; physically fit for confined spaces and heights.
Stellar Recruitment
Installing network infrastructure · Maintaining electricity networks · Responding to outages
NZ Registered Line Mechanic qualification or Streetlight Level Standard qualification; current EWRB registration or equivalent recognised assessment; experience in electricity distribution or network infrastructure; full Class 1 Driver Licence
Norwood · 201-1000 employees
A leading New Zealand provider of agricultural and construction machinery with a nationwide dealership network.
Supervising technicians · Managing diagnostics · Providing technical support
3+ yrsNZ Level 4 Automotive Trade Qualification or 3+ years servicing agricultural/construction/heavy diesel machinery; strong diagnostic skills; supervisory experience advantageous; Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency; valid driver's licence.
Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees
A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.
Performing maintenance · Conducting diagnostics · Supervising contractors
Registered NZ Electrician with current practising licence; previous industrial experience highly regarded; ability to mentor apprentices; current NZ or Australian driver's licence; commitment to safety.
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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