Maintenance Delivery Manager - Thermal

Genesis; Huntly; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Huntly, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and asset management at a critical power generation site. The role involves strategic oversight of asset performance, team leadership, and ensuring safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in asset management within heavy industry. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Southern Cross medical insurance

Electricity and gas discounts

KiwiSaver contribution match

Flexible working options

Annual wellbeing allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintenance and asset management in heavy industry.
• Experience in executing maintenance strategies and lifecycle planning.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions within a leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and asset management at Huntly Power Station.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets.
• Oversee major maintenance outages and improve asset value.

Skills

Strategic engineering leadership

Asset management expertise

Stakeholder management

Team development and engagement

Health and safety commitment

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

In The Moment, For The Future
At Genesis, we're always looking ahead - to new possibilities, smarter solutions, and a better energy future for Aotearoa New Zealand. Every role here plays a part in shaping what's next, whether it's through cutting-edge technology, bold thinking, or everyday excellence. If you're driven by progress and inspired by purpose, this is your chance to be part of something remarkable. Step into a career where your actions today help power tomorrow.

What You'll Do

Huntly Power Station is looking for an exceptional Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance and asset management and shape the future of one of New Zealand's most critical power generation sites. In this high impact role, you\'ll bring the Asset Management Strategy to life, ensuring assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Reporting to the Huntly Site Manager, you will lead 4 teams that cover our mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation trades, driving innovation and continuous improvement to maximise asset performance. Combining strategic vision with operational expertise, you will be accountable for maintaining peak plant availability, overseeing major maintenance outages, and delivering projects that enhance asset value and resilience. As a trusted advisor to the Site Manager and wider leadership team, you will influence key decisions that shape the long-term performance and sustainability of the station.

What You'll Need

You are a strategic and hands-on engineering leader with a proven track record in maintenance, asset management, and team leadership within heavy industry. You thrive in challenging environments and are passionate about developing high-performing teams, implementing innovative asset strategies, and driving operational excellence. You have strong technical expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a deep commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience in asset management, including development and execution of maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and condition monitoring
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on developing and engaging high-performing teams
• Strong decision-making, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to align teams to strategic objectives
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety leadership and continuous improvement in complex operations.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Genesis, we know that every moment matters - it's not just about the mahi today, it's also all the other benefits that set you up for a thriving future.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Southern Cross medical insurance, plus life, trauma and income protection insurances
• Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 Power Shout hours per year
• Up to 4% match on KiwiSaver contributions or 3% with our GenSaver allowance
• Flexible working and leave options to support you to balance personal and professional needs
• Annual wellbeing allowance, access to Best Doctors online service for you and your family and other wellbeing offerings
• Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.

At Genesis, you're empowered to be yourself and make your mark. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ensures every team member can thrive - bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to power a better tomorrow. Join us and help shape New Zealand's energy future, together.

Ready to join us?

This is more than just a job - it's your chance to be part of something meaningful. If you're curious, capable, and care about creating a better future, don't wait. Let\'s shape what's next, together. Join us and enjoy all that's ahead - for your career and New Zealand's energy future. This could be your moment, apply now!

Everyone's journey is different. At Genesis, we understand that everyone has unique needs and experiences. We're committed to creating a recruitment process that is fair, accessible, and inclusive for all. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to participate fully in our hiring process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way.