Technician Logistics Support - Fixed Term - Rangiora

New Zealand Government Joba; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand in Canterbury invites applications for a Technician Logistics Support (Fixed Term) in Rangiora. You will join a small team providing face-to-face service, distribution and maintenance of operational equipment, and data management to support readiness for emergencies.

The role requires hands-on technicians with leadership and mentoring ability, strong prioritisation, and experience with equipment testing and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technician with leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of Fire and Emergency operational equipment.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face service to Fire and Emergency NZ personnel.
• Distribute and maintain operational equipment assets, testing and certification.
• Establish relationships across similar organisations for equipment management.
• Storage and distribution of emergency response materials.
• Maintain records and data relevant to equipment and logistics.
• Involved in projects related to equipment and logistics service improvement.

Skills

Hands-on

Leadership

Teaching/mentoring

Customer facing skills

Prioritisation skills

Forecasting workflow

Maintenance/testing

Job description

# Technician Logistics Support - Fixed Term - Rangiora at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Enjoy a varied and dynamic work environment where no two days are the same* Join a dedicated, professional and high-performance team* Salary range $61,106 - $67,895 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experienceUse your practical skills and problem-solving ability to support the maintenance, operation, and readiness of equipment.**Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role**Reporting to the Manager Regional Equipment & Logistics, this is a dynamic role with a diverse set of responsibilities. You will be part of a small team of service technicians and logistics support personnel. Day to day some of the duties you will be responsible for will involve:* Providing face-to-face service to Fire and Emergency NZ operational personnel* Providing operational equipment and operational equipment asset distribution, management and maintenance, servicing, testing and certification* Establishment and maintaining relationships across similar organisations regarding equipment management and maintenance* Storage and distribution for a wide range of emergency response materials* Records, data, and information management* Involved in various projects related to equipment and logistics service improvement**This is a fixed term opportunity starting ASAP to the 25th of March 2027.****Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role**This is a fast paced and dynamic role that requires a hands-on, flexible approach, and excellent customer facing skills. You will bring a wide range of experience as a technician along with leadership skills and patience for teaching and mentoring/developing the regional operational staff in operational equipment care and husbandry.**To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:*** A strong understanding of the full range of Fire and Emergency operational equipment and its operating environments* Demonstrated workflow forecasting and prioritisation skills* Practical experience supporting the testing, maintenance, or upkeep of equipment* Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.**The salary range for this role $61,106 - $67,895 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.****Ko wai mātou - who are we?**Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.* We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika* We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga* We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga* We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga**Ko te tono mai - How to apply:**Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.If you have any specific questions about this role please email [e-mail] please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.**Applications close 11th October 2026.**