Maintenance Engineer (Fixed Term)

Napier Port; Napier; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Port is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a fixed-term role to backfill a vacancy within the Fleet Services Team, focusing on cranes and plant equipment maintenance and reliability. You will report to the Technical Operations Manager and work with Foremen and Level 3s to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role involves scheduled maintenance, fault finding, breakdown response, and contributing to preventative programmes, with potential continuation if project needs extend beyond March

Qualifications

• Relevant maintenance engineering, mechanical, or electrical trade experience.
• Practical fault-finding, troubleshooting and equipment repair capability.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work in dynamic environments.
• Clear, professional communication and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and high-quality maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and day-to-day maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and repairing cranes and plant equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Contribute to preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Participate in after-hours call-out rosters when required.
• Share knowledge and guide teammates on maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with Fleet Services, internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Mechanical trade

Electrical trade

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Join the team that keeps New Zealand moving. Bring your maintenance expertise to a hands-on role where you’ll help keep critical port equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

Napier Port is central New Zealand’s gateway to global markets. Our purpose is to build a thriving region by connecting our customers, people and community to the world. Health and safety sit at the heart of our culture and underpin everything we do.

Our Fleet Services Team provides essential technical support for cranes and mobile plant equipment. We’re looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a fixed-term basis, backfilling a vacancy while other team members are supporting project secondments.

The initial fixed term will run until 21 March 2027. Subject to project requirements, the term may be extended, with a potential end date of September 2028.

About the role

Reporting within the Fleet Services structure to the Technical Operations Manager and taking day-to-day direction from the Foreman and Level 3s, you’ll contribute to the maintenance and reliability of cranes and other plant and equipment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing scheduled and day-to-day maintenance activities safely and efficiently.


• Fault finding, troubleshooting and repairing cranes and other plant and equipment.


• Responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime and operational disruption.


• Contributing to preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.


• Supporting improvements in equipment reliability, availability and maintenance efficiency.


• Participating in the call-out roster to provide after-hours technical support when required.


• Sharing your technical knowledge and providing guidance to other team members where appropriate.


• Working collaboratively with Fleet Services colleagues, internal teams and external contractors.

These responsibilities reflect the role’s focus on reliable equipment performance, responsive breakdown support, effective teamwork and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Relevant maintenance engineering, mechanical, or electrical trade experience.


• Practical fault-finding, troubleshooting and equipment repair capability.


• A strong commitment to safe work practices, hazard awareness and the appropriate use of safety equipment.


• The ability to organise and prioritise work in response to changing operational needs.


• Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.


• Attention to detail and a commitment to completing maintenance work to a high standard.


• A willingness to share knowledge and contribute to team capability.


• An interest in improving maintenance processes, equipment performance and service quality.

If you have relevant transferable experience but don’t meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Napier Port?

When you join Napier Port, you’re joining a team that values its people and their contribution. You’ll work in an environment where safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and reliable service are central to the way we operate.

If you’re ready to apply your maintenance expertise in a varied operational environment and help keep the port moving, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026

You must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.

At Napier Port, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.