Senior Regulatory Systems Adviser

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician to diagnose faults and repair heavy hydraulic systems. The role covers field and workshop work with a focus on getting equipment back into service quickly.

You will work on serious hydraulic systems, coordinating with mechanical and diesel technicians to identify root causes and perform repairs, builds and testing on a variety of heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing hydraulic faults and restoring functionality.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with hydraulic cylinder, pump, motor and valve repairs.

Responsibilities

• Strip-down, repair and rebuild hydraulic cylinders.
• Repair and overhaul hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Repair hydraulic valves and components; refurbishment where required.

Skills

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Hands-on maintenance

Schematics reading

Pressure testing

Job description

Strong hydraulics? Love diagnosing problems and getting heavy equipment back to work? This could be your next move.

What's in it for you?

• $38 – $46 per hour, depending on experience
• Field and Workshop
• Overtime available
• Work with experienced mechanical and diesel technicians
• A technically varied role no two hydraulic faults are necessarily the same
• Work on heavy equipment and substantial hydraulic systems
• Opportunity to further develop your hydraulic expertise
• Stable, long-term employment with an established business
• East Tamaki location

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Hydraulic Technician / Hydraulic Fitter / Mechanical Fitter with strong hands‑on hydraulic experience to join an established heavy‑equipment engineering team in East Tamaki.

This is a genuine hydraulic specialist position. The business already has experienced diesel mechanics in place, so your primary focus will be the hydraulic side of the operation diagnosing faults, repairing and rebuilding components, and getting equipment back into service.

You’ll be working on serious equipment and complex hydraulic systems, so if you enjoy getting to the bottom of a difficult fault rather than simply replacing parts, you’ll enjoy this role.

What you'll be working on

Your day‑to‑day work will include:

• Hydraulic cylinder strip‑downs, repairs and rebuilds
• Hydraulic pump and motor repairs and overhauls
• Hydraulic valve and control component repairs
• Hydraulic component repair and refurbishment
• Hydraulic fault‑finding and diagnostics
• Hydraulic hose and pipe systems
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics
• Pressure testing and hydraulic system testing
• Hydraulic system commissioning
• Identifying root causes of hydraulic failures
• Machining and repair of hydraulic components where required
• Preventative maintenance and component inspection
• Working alongside mechanical and diesel technicians to diagnose and resolve complex equipment faults