Science Services Engineer — Bioeconomy Infrastructure

NIWA; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao in Rotorua, New Zealand, seeks a Science Services Engineer to maintain and enhance core infrastructure, equipment, and technical systems. You will translate scientific needs into practical engineering solutions and support organisational success.

The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, asset management, and collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• A recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in asset management, maintenance planning, engineering project delivery and contractor management.
• Strong technical capability, including experience with CAD systems and mechanical infrastructure maintenance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle management of science equipment and infrastructure, including procurement, installation, maintenance, upgrades, and replacement planning.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise to support research programmes, translating scientific requirements into practical solutions.
• Manage and deliver engineering and infrastructure projects from scoping and design through commissioning and quality assurance.
• Drive strategic asset planning and continuous improvement while building relationships with scientists, facilities teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in the facilities rostered on-call response programme, 7 days at a time, 24/7 to alarms from the building management system.

Skills

Asset management

Project leadership

Engineering expertise

Technical communication

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao in Rotorua, New Zealand, seeks a Science Services Engineer to maintain and enhance core infrastructure, equipment, and technical systems. You will translate scientific needs into practical engineering solutions and support organisational success.

The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, asset management, and collaboration across internal teams and external partners.