Reliability Engineering Manager

New Zealand Post Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager in Auckland to lead the reliability-centred maintenance and continuous improvement of our automated processing and engineering assets. Based in Auckland, you will report to the National Engineering Manager and guide a specialist team across asset reliability, maintenance planning, contractor performance, and lifecycle asset management.

You will drive strategies to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance, and optimise

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reliability engineering, maintenance planning and asset management in industrial/automated environments.
• Experience with maintenance data analysis and KPI driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability-centred maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and optimise maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Manage asset lifecycle performance and maintenance strategies.
• Lead a team of technical specialists and support their development.
• Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify trends.
• Oversee contractor performance, service delivery and supplier relationships.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing practices.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Asset management

CMMS

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Planning

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Tools

CMMS (system)

Job description

# Reliability Engineering Manager | Auckland12-Nov-20261956433Auckland| | || --- | --- || Category: | Operations || Application Close Date: | 26-Nov-2026 || Position Type: | Permanent || Attachments: | Reliability Manager JD - November 2026 (1).pdf (PDF, 243KB)Job Specification |**Reliability & Planning Manager*** Wiri, Auckland based roleJoin NZ Post and play a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of our automated processing and engineering assets. Reporting to the National Engineering Manager, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for asset reliability, maintenance planning, contractor performance, and lifecycle asset management across our Processing & Automation network.**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**You'll drive strategies that minimise downtime, improve equipment performance, and optimise maintenance delivery. You'll partner closely with operational leaders, technical teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure our critical infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead reliability-centred maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.* Develop and optimise maintenance planning and scheduling activities.* Manage asset lifecycle performance and maintenance strategies.* Lead a team of technical specialists and support their development and performance.* Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify trends and drive improvements.* Oversee contractor performance, engineering service delivery, and supplier relationships.* Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and capital improvement projects.* Champion health, safety and wellbeing practices across all activities.**Mōu - About you**To be successful, you'll bring:* Proven experience in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and asset management within an industrial or automated environment.* Strong knowledge of CMMS/planned maintenance systems and maintenance best practices.* Experience leading technical teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.* Expertise in root cause analysis (RCA), reliability methodologies, and continuous improvement.* Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, logistics, or automated processing experience will be highly regarded.**Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!**Please download the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Cath Scott (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) on 022 323 0684.**Applications for this position close on 26 November 2026***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 successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or 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****.**