Maintenance Engineer - Christchurch

New Zealand Post; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 80 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free onsite secure parking

Special rates on holiday home accomod.

Healthcare discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Post is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Christchurch to service and maintain our parcel and letter sorting machinery, ensuring peak performance and reliability. You will handle fault finding, repairs, and planned maintenance, supporting efficient operations across a dynamic site built on advanced automation.

A strong electrical or mechanical background is essential. You’ll be working a rotational roster including day, afternoon and night shifts, with full training provided and

Qualifications

• NZ electrical registration or equivalent required.
• Mechanical engineering qualification acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years as electrical/mechanical technician.
• Fault-finding on live machinery appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Service and maintain parcel and letter sorting machinery.
• Perform fault finding and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Support automation systems and control equipment as needed.

Connaissances

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Flexible attitude

Formation

Electrical registration (NZ)

Registration A&B (Electrical)

Mechanical engineering qualification

Description du poste

# Maintenance Engineer - Christchurch | Christchurch/Canterbury28-Oct-2026226716362Christchurch/Canterbury| | || --- | --- || Category: | Technicians || Application Close Date: | 06-Nov-2026 || Position Type: | Permanent || Attachments: | Maintenance Technician JD Updated July 2026.pdf (PDF, 2.72MB) |**Maintenance Engineer*** Work on cutting-edge, automated parcel processing technology* Salary $80,000 - $90,000 + 4% Kiwisaver + allowances.* Great role for a Trade Qualified Engineer or Electrician**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**Service and maintain our parcel and letter sorting machinery, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meeting our operational needs. From fault finding and fixing issues as they arise to regular planned maintenance - this role covers it all.If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, loves problem-solving, and is dedicated to ensuring optimal operational efficiency, we want to hear from you.Deliver meaningful work that makes a real difference to our people and New Zealand. We are seeking applications from mechanical, electrical or maintenance engineers. If you are looking to further develop your electrical skills and knowledge as well as gain qualifications in the electrical field then this is a great opportunity for you. You'll receive full training and support to deliver your best work too.**Mōu - About you**As either an experienced maintenance engineer, maintenance fitter, Industrial electrician or maintenance electrician, you'll enjoy fault finding and be a practical problem solver who is calm and logical under pressure, ensuring any breakdowns get back on track as smoothly and efficiently as possible. You'll need a positive and flexible attitude and enjoy playing an important role in delivering what our customers care about.Alongside the above, you'll couple this with:* Either New Zealand Electrical Registration or Electrical Service Technician Registration with papers A & B OR* A Mechanical Engineering qualification* 2 years minimum as an electrical/mechanical technician* Control system or programming experience is desirable* Fault-finding and repair experience on live machinery.* Exposure to automation would be beneficial.**Haora Mahi - Hours / Roster**All our technicians must be prepared to work a rotational roster, which will include a mix of day, afternoon and night shifts, including a weekend day. Your roster will always be provided to you in advance once shifts are finalised.**He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!**We offer a great place to work, with a dedicated team of experts. Our technicians play a pivotal role in keeping our machinery running, and there are longer term opportunities within the business to grow your engineering career with us.Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:* Free onsite secure parking* Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation and healthcare around New Zealand* Retail shopping discounts with our partners* An Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it* Plus more!!**Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post**NZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future. We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce. It's an exciting time to join.**Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!**Apply today! Please note: We have a few vacancies, if you have applied for the role previously, this is the same role. The JD is available via the NZ Post website.*Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so**don't**delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.**All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test.***There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in****our values****.**