Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Alliance Group; Mataura; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company in Mataura is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing operations, managing maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Must have NZ registration and significant experience in electrical engineering. This role offers health insurance subsidies, competitive remuneration, and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Health insurance subsidies

Supportive work environment

Competitive remuneration

1 week extra Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in manufacturing or food production.
• Proven leadership in supervising electrical maintenance teams.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and programming (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee daily operations, including scheduling of tradespeople.
• Monitor and respond to plant breakdowns and preventive maintenance needs.
• Drive team effectiveness with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Planning and coordination

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Education

NZ registration and current EWRB practising license

Relevant electrical engineering qualification or advanced trade

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Overview

Alliance Group is proud to be a leading food and solutions company. We have been supplying New Zealand’s finest grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison for over 70 years; our food is enjoyed in more than 65 countries worldwide.
Mataura, a Beef only plant, has an opportunity to join our engineering team as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at our Mataura Plant.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee daily operations, including scheduling of tradespeople
• Take a hands‑on approach—supporting staff to ensure timely job completion
• Monitor and respond to plant breakdowns and preventive maintenance needs
• Manage in‑house electrical R&M projects and systems
• Lead with strong communication and respected leadership
• Drive team effectiveness with a proactive and detail‑oriented mindset

Qualifications

• NZ registration and a current EWRB practising license
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in manufacturing or food production
• Proven leadership in supervising electrical maintenance teams
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification or advanced trade (NZCE Electrical or equivalent)
• CMRP certification (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and health & safety regulations
• Ability to drive operational excellence and collaborate effectively
• Familiarity with maintenance best practices
• Excellent planning and coordination skills for leading teams and contractors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software
• Understanding of PLC control systems and programming (advantageous)

Benefits

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family
• A supportive work environment
• Competitive remuneration
• 1 week extra Annual Leave

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