Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer

New Zealand Panels Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Panels Group in Auckland East Tamaki invites a recent graduate to start a career in mechanical/mechatronics engineering. You will work from the shop floor up, receive development, coaching and mentoring, and help lift our manufacturing and operational processes.

As a practical go-getter with a strong work ethic and a passion for improvement, you will review operational processes and propose enhancements to lift the plant to the next level, while enjoying coaching and mentoring in a

Qualifications

• Graduates encouraged to apply with enthusiasm for engineering.
• Interest in improving manufacturing and operational processes.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support manufacturing and engineering teams to implement enhancements.
• Participate in coaching and mentoring activities as part of career development.

Skills

Graduate engineer

Mechanical

Mechatronics

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Job description

Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer

Kickstart your career with this amazing opportunity to join a business where you're not just a number!

20th October, 2026

About Us:
New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry. Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders.
What we're looking for:
Based in East Tamaki, Auckland, we require a graduate to come on board to help us raise the bar in our manufacturing and operational processes.
You will work floor up to build your career, receiving development, coaching and mentoring along the way to really kickstart your working life in the engineering field.
You'll be a practical go-getter who has a strong work ethic and a passion for reviewing operational processes to recommend improvements we might not have thought about...so we can take our plant to the next level!
In return, you'll work in a close-knit, supportive and friendly environment where there are different career paths available for the right candidates - for example supervisory/management, project specialization, engineering pathways.
We will reward successful candidates with a competitive starting salary, a working experience that challenges and motivates, and a great company culture where you're not just a number - you're a key part of our team!
Working at NZPG is great! Our benefits include: