Poultry Production Maintenance Engineer - Tuakau

Draft NZ Limited; Tuakau; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Draft NZ Limited is seeking a Poultry Production Maintenance Engineer for our Tuakau site to safeguard the smooth operation of plant, machinery, buildings and supporting infrastructure, including wastewater systems, in a premium production environment. The role emphasizes precision, safety and reliability, and offers opportunities to contribute to ongoing improvement across the site.

You will lead structured preventive maintenance, diagnose and resolve mechanical issues quickly to minimize

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years NZ work experience in a maintenance engineering role.
• Two contactable professional references.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.
• NZ driver's license and reliable transport.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute plant start-ups and shut-downs per SOPs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Deliver preventive maintenance across daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in production-ready condition.
• Uphold health and safety standards for personnel and contractors.
• Identify and propose engineering and process improvements.
• Collaborate with site leadership, engineering teams and external service providers.
• Perform additional duties aligned with operational excellence as required.

Skills

NZ work experience

Maintenance engineering

References

Drug test

MOJ check

Driver's license

Job description

Poultry Production Maintenance Engineer - Tuakau

The Opportunity:
You will play a key role in ensuring the consistent and efficient operation of plant, machinery, buildings, and supporting infrastructure, including wastewater systems. Your expertise will directly support production continuity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site. This role is suited to a technically strong professional who values precision, safety, and reliability within a premium production environment

Key Responsibilities

• Execute plant start-ups and shut-downs in strict accordance with SOPs and operational manuals
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Deliver structured preventive maintenance across daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
• Maintain all machinery and equipment in optimal, production-ready condition
• Uphold and promote best-practice health and safety standards for all personnel and contractors
• Proactively identify and recommend engineering and process improvements
• Collaborate with site leadership, engineering teams, and trusted external service providers
• Perform additional duties aligned with operational excellence as required

Role Focus

• Ownership of day-to-day plant and machinery performance at the Tuakau site
• Prevention-first maintenance philosophy to reduce unplanned stoppages
• Clear, professional reporting to Engineering and Production leadership

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ proven NZ work experience in a maintenance engineering role
• Minimum x2 Contactable professional references
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Undergo a pre-employment Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check
• Valid New Zealand driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and compliance standards

What’s On Offer

• A secure, full-time position within a stable, high-standard operation
• Work in a well-maintained, modern production environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering excellence
• Supportive leadership and clear expectations in a professional setting

Please note only applicants that meet the criteria and are eligible to work in New Zealand without restrictions will be contacted.

Additional information

• Full Time, On-Going
• Monday - Friday; AM Shift
• Tuakau Based