Advanced Process Engineer Mining, Resources & Energy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Contact Energy Graduate Intake 2027

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Join Contact Energy's Graduate Programme to work on real challenges in renewable energy, with hands on experience and mentorship.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Operational Practices Lead (Electricity distribution standards)

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Join us in this thoughtfully reshaped role where you'll combine stakeholder engagement and network standards!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Contact Energy Graduate Intake 2027

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Join Contact Energy's Graduate Programme to work on real challenges in renewable energy, with hands on experience and mentorship.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Process Engineer

at Greymouth Petroleum Limited

This is a Full time job

Bell Block, Taranaki

Oil and Gas Process Engineer - solve live production challenges, and lead projects end-to-end in a hands-on role at the heart of NZ’s energy sector.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

SENIOR MINING ENGINEER

at Endura Mining

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ikamatua, West Coast

Competitive Pay
Great work life balance
Health Insurance provided for all team members

Competitive Pay
Great work life balance
Health Insurance provided for all team members

Lead design and planning for UG operations, optimise performance & mentor junior engineers. Drive critical excellence and keep our projects on track.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

26d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

One Tree Point, Northland

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

Provide operational support to deliver the Marsden Point site redevelopment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Geothermal Power Plant Operator

at Eastland Generation

This is a Full time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Now is the time to join Eastland Generation, a specialist renewable energy developer in a phase of rapid growth.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Technical Engineer (Reticulation)

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Play a key role in ensuring safe and reliable performance of reticulation asse
Provide expert advice across network design, maintenance and development
Work on complex and meaningful engineering challenges every day

Play a key role in ensuring safe and reliable performance of reticulation asse
Provide expert advice across network design, maintenance and development
Work on complex and meaningful engineering challenges every day

Put your technical expertise to work keeping our network safe, resilient and ready for anything

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

Power Systems Protection Technician

at Fraser Engineering Services

This is a Full time job

Howick, Auckland

Drive sales of protection systems for Fraser Engineering Services, building client relationships and delivering tailored safety solutions

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operational Practices Lead (Electricity distribution standards)

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Join us in this thoughtfully reshaped role where you'll combine stakeholder engagement and network standards!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

General Works Operator

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Completive salary and benefits package including private medical
7 on, 7 off, Lifestyle Roster - work only half the year!

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Completive salary and benefits package including private medical
7 on, 7 off, Lifestyle Roster - work only half the year!

Work at OceanaGold Waihi and enjoy an amazing lifestyle at the gateway to the Coromandel while living in a town with a heart of gold!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asset Engineer

at Marlborough Lines

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

9 day fortnight option
Awesome benefits package
Sunshine and short commute

9 day fortnight option
Awesome benefits package
Sunshine and short commute

Join Marlborough Lines Limited as an Asset Engineer. Drive network maintenance in this permanent, full-time role. Apply now!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Protection Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join an industry leading team of Protection specialists
Work on a range of high value & technically challenging projects
Contribute your expertise to new substation and distribution projects

Join an industry leading team of Protection specialists
Work on a range of high value & technically challenging projects
Contribute your expertise to new substation and distribution projects

A specialist Protection as part of a highly regarded team, working on a range of complex projects in the energy sector

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Owners Representative

at Phillip Riley

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

up to $83 per hour

12 month + contract opportunity
You can be based anywhere between Auckland and Whangarei
Be Contact Energy's representative at the Glorit Solar Farm

12 month + contract opportunity
You can be based anywhere between Auckland and Whangarei
Be Contact Energy's representative at the Glorit Solar Farm

On-site role supporting a major solar project. Monitor progress, identify risks and report back to Contact. 20 hrs/week contract, flexible.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Design Estimator

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary + vehicle + company perks
Career development and professional growth opportunities
Work with a well established brand

Competitive salary + vehicle + company perks
Career development and professional growth opportunities
Work with a well established brand

Northpower are seeking a skilled Design Estimator to support the planning and delivery of overhead and underground electricity distribution projects.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Quarry Supervisor

at Bound Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$110,000 – $120,000 p.a + Car + Bonus & benefits

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive salary package + all inclusive company vehicle
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive salary package + all inclusive company vehicle
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

A genuine opportunity to lead and influence high-performing teams and grow your career with amazing development programs, career pathways and benefits

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Mining Engineer

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive package including relocation

8/6 days only lifestyle roster at a residential mine in a stunning location.
Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining business.
Enjoy a competitive salary package and substantial relocation assistance.

8/6 days only lifestyle roster at a residential mine in a stunning location.
Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining business.
Enjoy a competitive salary package and substantial relocation assistance.

Bring your underground mine engineering skills and experience to our residential Waihi, NZ operation. Escape the FIFO lifestyle, live by the beach!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Trading Systems Operator

at Optimax Energy GmbH

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Want to work from home in New Zealand? We're hiring a Trading Systems Operator to trade European green energy markets using smart algorithms.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Wairakei, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading geothermal assets, people and projects that keep plants safe, reliable and future-ready

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Technical Services Manager

at Endura Mining

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ikamatua, West Coast

Competitive Pay
Located on the beautiful West Coast of New Zealand
Attractive roster options with health insurance and employee benefits

Competitive Pay
Located on the beautiful West Coast of New Zealand
Attractive roster options with health insurance and employee benefits

Lead engineering and maintenance support, and collaborate with operations to keep our essential mining and plant services running at peak reliability.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

26d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydro

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Shape the future of critical hydro assets
Varied engineering work across real projects
Flexible location and supportive team culture

Shape the future of critical hydro assets
Varied engineering work across real projects
Flexible location and supportive team culture

Help keep essential hydro assets safe, reliable, and high performing, while shaping long‑term asset decisions across Aotearoa

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Information Management Specialist

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Information Management Specialist role at Contact Energy in Taupo, focusing on managing information across major projects.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Contractor Manager

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Interesting and exciting work environment
Competitive remuneration
Excellent team

Interesting and exciting work environment
Competitive remuneration
Excellent team

Lead contractor performance across a dynamic mining site, driving safety, quality, and cost outcomes in a hands-on leadership role.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Protection Engineer

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Own protection improvements across a major renewable hydro fleet
Blend hands on engineering with strategy and long term impact
Work across stunning hydro sites with a supportive expert team

Own protection improvements across a major renewable hydro fleet
Blend hands on engineering with strategy and long term impact
Work across stunning hydro sites with a supportive expert team

Lead protection improvements across Contact’s hydro fleet, shaping safer, smarter renewable generation for Aotearoa.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Process Controller

at TRILITY Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Join our close knit team and use your skills in all facets of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.

subClassification: Natural Resources & WaterNatural Resources & Water

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager - Dunedin based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Competitive Package + Commuter Use Vehicle

Safety-first delivery with commercial impact
Lead critical electrical projects in Dunedin
Strong client focus with real project ownership

Safety-first delivery with commercial impact
Lead critical electrical projects in Dunedin
Strong client focus with real project ownership

Bring your skills to a dynamic role making real impact in Dunedin's vibrant, growing community!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Technician - Electrical

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Supportive manager and strong safety-focused team culture
Stations approx 1 hour from Rotorua & 18 minutes from Taupo
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Supportive manager and strong safety-focused team culture
Stations approx 1 hour from Rotorua & 18 minutes from Taupo
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Apply your electrical expertise solving plant faults across geothermal power stations, working with diverse equipment and control systems.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Investment Analyst – Grid / Energy Infrastructure

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Shape key investment & expenditure decision-making for critical infrastructure
Create & translate economic analysis into clear, persuasive narratives
Facilitate regulatory processes & interfaces to drive engagement

Shape key investment & expenditure decision-making for critical infrastructure
Create & translate economic analysis into clear, persuasive narratives
Facilitate regulatory processes & interfaces to drive engagement

Shape NZ’s energy future. Join us to analyse, advise, and drive smart grid investment powering a reliable, net zero Aotearoa.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Zone Substations

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Join a high-performing team with an awesome culture
Relocate to Dunedin, Christchurch or Central Otago!
Generous salary + benefits

Join a high-performing team with an awesome culture
Relocate to Dunedin, Christchurch or Central Otago!
Generous salary + benefits

Apply your high-voltage engineering expertise to drive lifecycle strategy and reliability for Aurora Energy’s zone substation assets.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Network Controller

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Your skills combined with our network, a combination that keeps things moving

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Mechanical Generation Technicians

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Geothermal mech maintenance in Taupō, keep the plant running strong
Hands-on overhauls, repairs & inspections on heavy rotating plant
Calibrations, machining & technical repairs—variety every week

Geothermal mech maintenance in Taupō, keep the plant running strong
Hands-on overhauls, repairs & inspections on heavy rotating plant
Calibrations, machining & technical repairs—variety every week

If big kit, clever fixes and keeping a power station reliable is your thing then you’ll love this role!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Asset Inspector - Cromwell (Central Otago)

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive Hourly Rate + Allowances + Benefits ++

Grow your career in a critical, hands-on network role
Make an impact with a safety-first, quality-driven team
Stay local while building specialist technical capability

Grow your career in a critical, hands-on network role
Make an impact with a safety-first, quality-driven team
Stay local while building specialist technical capability

Protect Critical Electricity Assets While Enjoying the Central Otago Lifestyle

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

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Operational Practices Lead (Electricity distribution standards)

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Process Engineer

SENIOR MINING ENGINEER

Operations Support Specialist

Geothermal Power Plant Operator

Technical Engineer (Reticulation)

Power Systems Protection Technician

Operational Practices Lead (Electricity distribution standards)

General Works Operator

Asset Engineer

Protection Engineer

Owners Representative

Design Estimator

Quarry Supervisor

Senior Mining Engineer

Trading Systems Operator

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal

Technical Services Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydro

Information Management Specialist

Contractor Manager

Protection Engineer

Process Controller

Project Manager - Dunedin based - Electricity Distribution Industry

Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Investment Analyst – Grid / Energy Infrastructure

Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Zone Substations

Network Controller

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Asset Inspector - Cromwell (Central Otago)

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