Senior Service Technician

Powerfarming; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Weekly tool allowance

On-call fees

Long Service Leave

Company buying privileges

EAP counselling

Job summary

Power Farming Whangarei (Northland) is seeking a Senior Service Technician to service and repair agricultural and construction machinery in our workshop and on customer sites. You will apply advanced diagnostic expertise while mentoring the next generation of technicians.

This permanent full-time role offers 42.5 hours per week, exposure to leading global brands, and a supportive environment to grow technical skills and deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Heavy Machinery or Automotive Service Technician qualification.
• Proven workshop experience in mechanical repair, preferably in agricultural or construction machinery.
• Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and computerised service systems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain machinery to manufacturer specifications.
• Work in the workshop and on customer sites; travel as required.
• Document service work accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with parts, service and branch teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to apprentice and service technicians.
• Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards.
• Support on-site and workshop activities as needed.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical repair

Diagnostic tools

Team mentoring

Education

Heavy Machinery/Automotive Service Technician qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computerised service systems

Job description

Senior Service Technician - Whangarei (Northland)

Want to work for New Zealand’s leading agriculturedistributor and supplier? We are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Service Technician to join ourWhangarei (Northland) branch, servicing and repairing world-class agriculturaland construction machinery both in our workshop and on customer sites.

This isan opportunity to apply your advanced diagnostic expertise while supporting andmentoring the next generation of technicians.

We can offer you:

• A competitive remuneration package including paidovertime at time and a half, weekly tool allowance and on-call fees.
• Long Service Leave and Company buying privileges.
• Free access to confidential counselling andcoaching through our Employer Assistance Programme (EAP).

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Stability – this role offers permanentfull-time employment working 42.5 hours per week within our core businessdays and hours of Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm at our Northlandbranch.
• Growth & Development – we have asupportive environment for you to grow your career with us. As a SeniorService Technician, you'll play a key role in coaching and mentoringapprentice and service technicians while continuing to develop your owntechnical expertise.
• Variety – you will work on a wide range ofagricultural and construction machinery and equipment from leading globalbrands including Deutz Fahr, McHale, Väderstad, Kioti, Kverneland, Kramp,Fliegl, JCB and more.

About the role:

As a Senior Service Technician, you will be responsible forservicing, repairing, maintaining and overhauling agricultural and constructionmachinery to manufacturer specifications. Working both in the workshop and inthe field, you will:

• Diagnose, repair and maintain machinery usingadvanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Detect and resolve mechanical and electrical faultsefficiently and accurately.
• Use computer-based service systems to sourcetechnical information, download and interpret machine data.
• Dismantle, repair and rebuild components tomanufacturer specifications.
• Complete service documentation and administrationaccurately and on time.
• Collaboratewith parts, service and branch teams to deliver outstanding customeroutcomes.
• Travelas required to support customers on-site.
• Maintainhigh standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Providecoaching, guidance and mentoring to apprentice and service technicians,sharing knowledge and best practice across the team.

About you:

You'll take pride in your work, have advanced technicalcapability and enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges. To be successful inthis role, you'll have:

• A Heavy Machinery or Automotive Service Technicianqualification.
• Proven experience working in a mechanical repairworkshop, ideally within agricultural or construction machineryenvironments.
• Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding capabilityacross mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment andcomputerised service systems.
• Strong problem-solving and logical diagnosticskills.
• A full driver's licence.
• The ability to work independently whilecontributing positively to a team environment.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment toprofessional, ethical conduct.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting lessexperienced technicians would be advantageous.

Who are we?

We are New Zealand’s leading importer and distributor oftractors and agricultural equipment. We have been in the business for over 75years. Part of our success is our passion to grow our organisation and ourpeople.

Here at Power Farming:

We thrive together! We work together! We find a better way!We deliver results! And we start with the customer!

As we are committed to a safe working environment foreveryone, all successful applicants will be required to undertake apre-employment drug test prior to starting employment. If you need support withthis requirement, please talk to our team.