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.
Technopak LTD
Building and assembling machinery · Building pneumatic systems · Supporting equipment installation
5+ yrsLevel 4 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent trade qualification; at least five years' post-trade fitting experience; experience assembling industrial machinery or mechanical equipment; clean driver licence and current passport; New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees
A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.
Conducting infrastructure maintenance · Diagnosing workshop equipment · Supervising electrical contractors
Qualified Electrical Tradesperson; current New Zealand or Australian driver licence
Technopak LTD
Building electrical panels · Testing electrical equipment · Supporting machinery installations
5+ yrsrelevant electrical qualification; at least five years' practical electrical experience
VINZ - Vehicle Inspection NZ
Conducting vehicle inspections · Checking safety compliance · Determining vehicle roadworthiness
Relevant automotive trade qualification or mechanical experience meeting NZTA requirements; experience with light or heavy vehicles; 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.
Performing electrical maintenance · Diagnosing faults · Supporting electrical projects
New Zealand electrical registration and current practising licence; electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience; strong problem-solving; current NZ or Australian driver licence; commitment to safety.
Aotea Group
Installing electrical systems · Diagnosing electrical faults · Testing electrical installations
Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical work; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Building line structures · Maintaining transmission lines · Installing conductors
2+ yrs2–3 years of relevant transmission line mechanic or line construction/maintenance experience; EWRB Line Mechanic Registration or Trainee Line Mechanic Registration; Full Class 1 licence or equivalent
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Installing low-voltage power systems · Commissioning transmission systems · Troubleshooting communications equipment
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
BOLT6 · 51-200 employees
A sports technology company developing real-time tracking, data overlays, and broadcast graphics for elite sports.
Installing venue cabling · Rigging court cameras · Monitoring live tracking
Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.
Conducting plant inspections · Operating generation equipment · Maintaining operational records
Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification; trade or operational background; solid experience maintaining equipment and systems; right to live and work in New Zealand
Motor Trade Association (MTA)
Working on light vehicles · Working on boats · Working on caravans
Qualified Automotive Electrician/Technician; NZ resident or citizen; full NZ drivers license, minimum Class 1
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Installing mechanical equipment · Diagnosing equipment faults · Completing maintenance inspections
2+ yrsMechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent experience; at least 2 years' post-apprenticeship mechanical fitting experience; full New Zealand driver's 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 overhead lines · Developing work plans
EWRB Registration Line Mechanic; NZ Driver Licence; proven overhead-lines experience; electrical maintenance and construction experience; must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa
NZSki · 1001-5000 employees
Exclusive operator of multi-day guided walks on New Zealand's Milford and Routeburn Tracks, combining outdoor experiences with lodge comfort.
Maintaining fleet · Performing repairs · Supporting operations
NZ qualified diesel mechanic or equivalent with knowledge of diesel and hydraulic repairs; experience in heavy industrial preferred; Class 2 license advantageous; flexible with winter hours; problem-solving and positive attitude.
NZSki · 1001-5000 employees
Exclusive operator of multi-day guided walks on New Zealand's Milford and Routeburn Tracks, combining outdoor experiences with lodge comfort.
Maintaining aerial ropeways · Repairing surface lifts · Servicing vehicle fleet
Mechanical engineering or fabrication background with NZ recognized trade certificate or qualified diesel mechanic; NZ driving licence; knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and 24vDC electrical systems; ability to work at heights and rigging preferred.
Drummond & Etheridge · 51-200 employees
A leading supplier of John Deere equipment and other quality brands across the South Island.
Diagnosing faults · Servicing machinery · Repairing equipment
Qualification in diesel/heavy machinery servicing; previous experience servicing heavy machinery, construction, forestry or agricultural equipment; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; commitment to quality and customer service.
Endura Mining · 51-200 employees
A modern, values-driven mining company with active operations in New Zealand and a growing Sydney-based corporate team.
Leading electrician teams · Planning maintenance activities · Troubleshooting plant breakdowns
NZ registered electrician with a current practising licence; previous supervisory or leadership experience in a fixed plant, mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing or processing environment; strong experience with high and low voltage systems, motors, MCCs, VSDs, instrumentation and process control systems, PLCs and industrial automation; current full driver's licence
NZSki · 1001-5000 employees
Exclusive operator of multi-day guided walks on New Zealand's Milford and Routeburn Tracks, combining outdoor experiences with lodge comfort.
Maintaining aerial ropeways · Maintaining surface lifts · Maintaining vehicle fleet
Mechanical engineering or fabrication background with NZ recognised trade certificates or qualified diesel mechanic; NZ driving licence; knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and 24vDC electrical systems; ability to work at heights and rigging preferred.
Ventia · 5001+ employees
A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
Installing power systems · Commissioning transmission systems · Troubleshooting communications systems
Experience in critical infrastructure, power, or telecommunications environments; 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
Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees
A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.
Maintaining client facilities · Completing reactive maintenance · Assisting planned preventive maintenance
Electrical trade qualification; NZ Electrical License ‘no limits’ (Electrical); clean full driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; good knowledge of electrical testing; understanding of commercial health and safety requirements
Macmahon Holdings Limited · 5001+ employees
A successful mining and civil contractor with over 30 years' experience as a leading underground mining contractor.
Performing diagnostics · Repairing drill rigs · Preventative maintenance
Australian or NZ Mobile Plant Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent); experience maintaining underground mining equipment; strong diagnostic skills; valid unrestricted manual NZ Class 1 or Australian C Class driver's licence.
Aotea Group
Maintaining electrical systems · Troubleshooting electrical issues · Serving clients professionally
NZ-qualified electrician; right to work in NZ
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
Leading the electrical department · Overseeing contract delivery · Managing tendering and pricing
Proven team leadership experience; electrical contracting industry experience; experience in industrial electrical maintenance, infrastructure electrical works, traffic signals, ITS, or similar; full Class 1 driver licence
Aotea Group
Installing solar systems · Servicing solar systems · Finding electrical faults
Current NZ Electrical Registration and Practising Licence; full New Zealand driver's licence
Gilcom Communications · 201-1000 employees
A leading business advisory firm offering extensive services to clients, focused on creating enduring success for community, clients, and team.
Installing security systems · Programming alarms · Servicing hardware
3+ yrs3+ years installing and servicing security alarms and CCTV; IP networking knowledge; NZ Security License (COA) or ability to obtain; clean full NZ driver's licence; pass police vetting; legal right to work in NZ.
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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