Atmospheric 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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Shutdown Planner

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Own safe, high‑quality hydro plant shutdowns with best‑practice planning that protects assets and delivers results.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

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Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Shutdown Planner

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Own safe, high‑quality hydro plant shutdowns with best‑practice planning that protects assets and delivers results.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Operations Excellence Manager

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Champion operational discipline and continuous improvement, embedding standards, performance visibility and frontline capability across operations.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Wind Service Technician

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Makara, Wellington

Great base salary + incentive + enhanced KiwiSaver + access to fleet vehicles
Employee share scheme + insurances + enhanced leave provisions
Development opportunities while working at our iconic NZ generation assets

Great base salary + incentive + enhanced KiwiSaver + access to fleet vehicles
Employee share scheme + insurances + enhanced leave provisions
Development opportunities while working at our iconic NZ generation assets

Join a team of skilled technicians maintaining and servicing our wind turbines at our West Wind site, near Wellington!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Engineering and Technical Lead

at Fluid Engineering

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Directly impact New Zealand's energy future
Solutions focused - strategic and senior influence
Remote working considered - major / regional centre

Directly impact New Zealand's energy future
Solutions focused - strategic and senior influence
Remote working considered - major / regional centre

Guide and equip the energy sector to electrify Aotearoa. Leverage your whole of system, cross-sector thinking, collaboration, and communication skills

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

22h ago

Listed one day ago

Dam Surveillance

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Twizel, Canterbury

Great development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets.
Based onsite with access to our fleet vehicles for travel
Great base + incentive scheme

Great development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets.
Based onsite with access to our fleet vehicles for travel
Great base + incentive scheme

Bring your dam surveillance skills to one of New Zealand's iconic assets!

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

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

1d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed seven days ago

Wind Service Technician - Electrical

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

On Call + Benefits + Relocation Support

Wanting a fresh challenge and to make impact?
Join generation - strong training programme
Varied mix of electrical and mechanical plant

Wanting a fresh challenge and to make impact?
Join generation - strong training programme
Varied mix of electrical and mechanical plant

We're seeking a registered electrical to join Te Āpiti Wind Farm's experienced and tight knit Maintenance Team - some of the best views at work!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

7d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Owner’s Technical Requirements Manager

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Own the technical blueprint behind Contact’s new generation builds
Shape requirements across our renewable energy project portfolio
Turn complex standards into real‑world outcomes

Own the technical blueprint behind Contact’s new generation builds
Shape requirements across our renewable energy project portfolio
Turn complex standards into real‑world outcomes

Lead the development of the owners technical requirements that ensure successful delivery of renewable generation projects for Contact Energy!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Wind Service Technician

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Te Mata, Waikato

Great base salary + incentive + enhanced kiwi saver + access to fleet vehicles
Employee share scheme + insurances + enhanced leave provisions
Development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets

Great base salary + incentive + enhanced kiwi saver + access to fleet vehicles
Employee share scheme + insurances + enhanced leave provisions
Development opportunities while working at iconic NZ generation assets

Join a team of skilled technicians maintaining and servicing our wind turbines at Te Uku Windfarm!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Pricing & Regulatory Manager

at EA Networks

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Locally Owned Cooperative
Employee Benefits Extraordinary Card and Enhanced Annual Leave
Diverse work environment and great opportunities for development

Locally Owned Cooperative
Employee Benefits Extraordinary Card and Enhanced Annual Leave
Diverse work environment and great opportunities for development

Pricing & Regulatory Manager role leading electricity and fibre pricing, regulatory strategy, analytics and stakeholder engagement in Mid Canterbury

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Drone Pilot Asset Inspector

at Northpower Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Technical Precision
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving & Innovation

Technical Precision
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving & Innovation

Licensed drone pilot delivering safe, precise aerial data and imagery for inspections, mapping, media, and operations with full regulatory compliance.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Planning and Delivery Manager

at ElectroNet

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

Own the delivery of quarterly and annual network work programmes
Drive safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery outcomes
Enjoy a West Coast lifestyle with genuine work–life balance and outdoor living

Own the delivery of quarterly and annual network work programmes
Drive safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery outcomes
Enjoy a West Coast lifestyle with genuine work–life balance and outdoor living

Lead the delivery of network work programmes, turning plans into safe, efficient on‑the‑ground outcomes across the Westpower network.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

28d ago•Expiring

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