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Mechanical Maintenance Technicians

Accredited Employer
June 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
$33 - $40 NZD hourly
Manufacturing & Production

Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are required for full-time roles supporting manufacturing and production operations in Invercargill.

These positions are focused on improving asset reliability, maximising equipment availability, and supporting production performance through preventative, corrective, and precision maintenance practices.

Successful applicants will work as part of an established maintenance team supporting critical production assets in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute planned, preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks to identify and reduce equipment failures.
  • Diagnose faults and repair production-critical equipment efficiently and effectively.
  • Carry out maintenance activities during planned shutdowns and unscheduled maintenance windows.
  • Perform overhaul and maintenance of rotating and spare equipment where required.
  • Support defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Record maintenance activities accurately within maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Assist in reviewing and improving preventative maintenance strategies and work packages.
  • Support maintenance planning and shutdown preparation activities.
  • Assist with evaluating and implementing improvements to equipment reliability and performance.
  • Maintain strict adherence to workplace health, safety, and compliance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 5 years of proven and documented experience in a maintenance and diagnostic role within manufacturing, production, industrial, or processing environments.
  • Mechanical Trade Qualification (Level 4 or equivalent minimum) an advantage.
  • Strong trade capability across mechanical fitting, welding, and machining.
  • Proven ability to diagnose faults and deliver practical solutions with minimal rework.
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Knowledge of industrial health, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing or production environments preferred.
  • Experience using CMMS systems (such as SAP or similar) is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Immigration Requirements

Applicants requiring visa support must:

  • Meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and provide acceptable evidence of English proficiency at the time of application.
  • Meet Immigration New Zealand’s health requirements, including medical examinations if requested.
  • Meet Immigration New Zealand’s character requirements, including police certificates where required.
  • Provide verifiable work experience documentation, including employment records and reference letters.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates of $33–$40 per hour depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work within a large-scale industrial maintenance environment.
  • Exposure to preventative, precision, and reliability-based maintenance practices.
  • Ongoing development and long-term career opportunities.
  • Stable full-time employment supporting critical production operations.

These roles may be suitable for applicants seeking employment under the AEWV pathway.