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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 electrical19 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Installing robotic milking systems · Servicing robotic systems · Diagnosing electrical faults

    Legally entitled to work in New Zealand

  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Critical Environment Technician Manager (Data Center)

    Microsoft · 5001+ employees

    A technology company that empowers people and organizations through cloud solutions and customer success.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing equipment inspections · Performing maintenance and repairs · Leading incident response teams

    NZ citizenship or permanent residency

  • Mechanical and electrical18 days ago

    Technician

    Autosports Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A listed retail automotive group representing prestige and luxury automotive brands across Australia and New Zealand.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

    Parental leave
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Hydro Generation Technician - Operations

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    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

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Diesel Mechanic

    Tranzit Group

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Generation Technician - Operations

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Kinloch, Waikato
    Full time

    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

    Retirement savings
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Industrial Electricians

    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

    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

    Relocation supportParental leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago
    Whangarei, Northland
    Contract

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

    GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd)

    Bay of Plenty
    Full timeManages people

    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

    Parental leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago
    Taranaki
    Full time

    Servicing refrigeration units · Diagnosing equipment faults · Repairing refrigeration units

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Electrician

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Workshop Service Technician - Crown Forklifts Hamilton

    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.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $30.00-$40.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago

    Mechanical Fitter

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining mechanical equipment · Diagnosing equipment faults · Carrying out preventative maintenance

    Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

    Parental leave
  • Mechanical and electrical19 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical20 days ago

    Service Technician

    Gallagher Animal Management

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Diagnosing electronic equipment · Refurbishing returned products · Supporting technical enquiries

  • Mechanical and electrical20 days ago

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical21 days ago

    Avionics Technician II - Components

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical21 days ago
    Hastings, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Servicing agricultural machinery · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Repairing machinery breakdowns

    Trade-qualified Diesel Technician; experience servicing and repairing heavy machinery

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    HV Electrical Supervisor

    Ventia · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry levelManages people

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Electrical Fitter

    Ventia · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Elite Registered Electrician

    The Conduction Company Ltd

    Auckland
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Field Service Technician

    Stellar Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Automotive Technician

    MUSTER LIMITED

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Inside Plant Technician - Rotorua

    Ventia NZ Operations Ltd · 5001+ employees

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

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    $40.00-$45.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Qualified Electrician

    Marr Electrical & Refrigeration Ltd T/A Level Electrical Gore

    A reputable electrical, solar and HVAC services company delivering quality client solutions.

    Gore, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

  • Mechanical and electrical24 days ago

    Streetlight Electrician

    Stellar Recruitment

    Otago
    Full time

    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

  • Mechanical and electrical24 days ago

    Service Forman

    Norwood · 201-1000 employees

    A leading New Zealand provider of agricultural and construction machinery with a nationwide dealership network.

    Taupo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    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.

  • Mechanical and electrical24 days ago

    Electrical Trades – TONY

    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 · 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.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support

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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