Wind Service Technician

Platinum Recruitment; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellbeing insurance

Life, trauma, and income protection

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking a Wind Service Technician in Otago to join a dedicated site team. You will perform maintenance and fault-finding on utility-scale wind turbines, ensuring reliable clean electricity generation across the region.

A hands-on role that engages with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems in a dynamic outdoor environment. You will work with experienced technicians, a Team Lead, and site leadership, following safety standards and structured competency training to

Qualifications

• Electrical registration or trade qualification preferred.
• Experience with fault-finding on electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Physically fit to climb and handle lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing and fault response on wind turbines.
• Maintain electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems across the turbine portfolio.
• Diagnose faults using schematics, manuals and diagnostic tools.
• Support site reliability through inspections, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Work safely at height, in confined spaces, and in varied weather conditions.
• Participate in after-hours or reactive maintenance as trained.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Reading schematics/technical drawings

Teamwork and safety focus

NZ Full Driver's Licence

Education

Electrical registration or trade qualification preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic tools

Schematics interpretation

Job description

An established renewable energy operator is seeking a Wind Service Technician to join a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary site team in Otago.

This hands‑on role focuses on the maintenance and servicing of a portfolio of utility‑scale wind turbines, supporting the reliable generation of clean electricity for thousands of New Zealand homes.

Working closely with experienced technicians, a Team Lead, and site leadership, you’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems while maintaining the highest safety standards.

This role suits someone who enjoys practical, technical work in a dynamic outdoor environment and is motivated to grow their trade skills within the renewable energy sector.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and fault response on wind turbines
• Maintaining and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Diagnosing faults using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools
• Supporting site reliability through inspections, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Working safely at height, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Participating in a roster for after‑hours or reactive maintenance once trained
• Engaging in ongoing technical and safety training through a structured competency framework

What we can offer

• Competitive salary package with annual review and performance incentives
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing insurance
• Life, trauma, and income protection insurance
• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
• Generous leave provisions, including additional company‑paid days
• Structured training, certification, and development pathways
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector

What you’ll bring

• A strong commitment to health, safety, and teamwork
• Electrical registration or an electrical trade qualification preferred
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic fault‑finding
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Willingness to support mechanical tasks as part of a varied role
• Prior wind turbine or renewable energy experience is an advantage but not essential
• Current full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Physically fit: able to climb up to ~70 metres and lift up to 25kg
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Why join us? This is an opportunity to play a direct role in New Zealand’s renewable energy future. You’ll be part of a close‑knit team that values professionalism, safety, learning, and looking out for one another. Diversity, inclusion, and development are actively supported, and applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and experience levels. If you’re technically minded, safety‑focused, and keen to build a career in wind energy, we’d love to hear from you.