Kernel Mining, Resources & Energy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Senior Asset Performance Engineer

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Join Counties Energy in our newly created role as Senior Asset Performance Engineer in our Asset Staretgy and Performance team.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

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Renewables Developer

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Lead wind & renewable project development at Mercury on a 12-month FTC, shaping projects that power a low-carbon future.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

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Listed two days ago

Senior Asset Performance Engineer

at Counties Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Join Counties Energy in our newly created role as Senior Asset Performance Engineer in our Asset Staretgy and Performance team.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Renewables Developer

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Lead wind & renewable project development at Mercury on a 12-month FTC, shaping projects that power a low-carbon future.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

17d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Commercial Manager - Generation Development

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

Play a key commercial role delivering large-scale renewable energy projects nationwide.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Renewables Developer

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Lead wind & renewable project development at Mercury on a 12-month FTC, shaping projects that power a low-carbon future.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

16d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Network Connectivity Coordinator - 2-year fixed-term

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Blend field work with problem-solving and technical thinking
Exposure to network operations, mapping and connectivity
Own processes that improve network accuracy and safety

Blend field work with problem-solving and technical thinking
Exposure to network operations, mapping and connectivity
Own processes that improve network accuracy and safety

Get out on the network, solve real issues and make a visible impact every day

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Generation Plant Operator

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Wairakei, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Run cutting-edge generation assets that keep NZ powered
Real-time control, real impact, zero boring days
Safety-first role with room to grow and mentor others

Run cutting-edge generation assets that keep NZ powered
Real-time control, real impact, zero boring days
Safety-first role with room to grow and mentor others

Operate and optimise generation plant in real time, balancing safety, performance and reliability to keep energy flowing when it matters most.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Generation Development Engineer

at Marlborough Lines

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Great health & wellbeing employee package
Life, Income & Health Insurance
The chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in

Great health & wellbeing employee package
Life, Income & Health Insurance
The chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in

Join Marlborough Lines as a Generation Development Engineer at our Alfred Street Office. Be part of our Engineering & Development team

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

24d ago

Listed two days ago

Owner’s Technical Requirements Manager

at Contact Energy

Be an early applicant

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)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Delivery Manager - Overhead & Underground

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of critical infrastructure contract management
Play a key role in delivering overhead and underground infrastructure
Collaborate across the wider business

Lead the delivery of critical infrastructure contract management
Play a key role in delivering overhead and underground infrastructure
Collaborate across the wider business

Make a real difference to how we power a cleaner and brighter future for our community with this new role to Orion

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Business Lead - Wairakei Geothermal Asset Group

at Contact Energy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Lead iconic geothermal assets at the heart of NZ’s energy future
Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
Live and work in the stunning Taupō region

Lead iconic geothermal assets at the heart of NZ’s energy future
Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
Live and work in the stunning Taupō region

Lead teams behind iconic geothermal assets and shape renewable energy in Aotearoa.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Bulk Fuel Storage Terminal Operator

at NES Fircroft

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Hands-on operational role in Bluff
Long-term career opportunity
Supportive and Collaborative Team

Hands-on operational role in Bluff
Long-term career opportunity
Supportive and Collaborative Team

Hands-on role for someone with a solid mechanical mindset and strong work ethic to become an operator at a world-renowned clients bulk fuel facility

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

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

28d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Market Advisor - Electricity

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Apply deep energy market expertise at the heart of the electricity system
Influence future electricity market design across industry and government
Meaningful work: grow strategic capability within the System Operator!

Apply deep energy market expertise at the heart of the electricity system
Influence future electricity market design across industry and government
Meaningful work: grow strategic capability within the System Operator!

Bring your markets expertise to an intellectually stimulating technical leadership role that will impact Aotearoa NZ for years to come!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Operational Practices Lead

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Attractive Total Remuneration Package
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location!

Attractive Total Remuneration Package
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location!

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)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mātanga Pūnaha Tūraru Risk Systems Specialist

at Z Energy

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$98K to $115K + 15% STI + 5% KS + health insurance

Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow
We deliver our results within an agile, fun and collaborative team culture
Enjoy hybrid working, WFH and the office

Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow
We deliver our results within an agile, fun and collaborative team culture
Enjoy hybrid working, WFH and the office

Lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of Z's Risk Management system and own the communications around Safety, Wellbeing & Risk at Z.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

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

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Coordinator

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Company Provided Life Insurance

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Company Provided Life Insurance

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Technical Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Contract Manager (Connections) - Standard - 2-year fixed-term

at Orion NZ Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Contribute to the successful delivery of housing and subdivision connections
Guide customers through the full connection journey with confidence
Tackle challenges and drive safe, practical solutions on the ground

Contribute to the successful delivery of housing and subdivision connections
Guide customers through the full connection journey with confidence
Tackle challenges and drive safe, practical solutions on the ground

Be at the forefront of delivering and improving how network connections happen, combining field work, customer engagement and smarter ways of working

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Application Specialist

at Seequent ULC

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Health insurance - Southern Cross
Competitive salary with annual reviews
Meaningful projects and career opportunities

Health insurance - Southern Cross
Competitive salary with annual reviews
Meaningful projects and career opportunities

Exciting opportunity for a geologist with mining experience to join our team as an Application Specialist shaping 3D geology software.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Technical Services Manager

at Endura Mining

Be an early applicant

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)

5d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Field Assurance Advisor

at Fluid Engineering

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago

Flexible Work + Additional KiwiSaver

Step off the tools without stepping away from the field
Utilise your industry knowledge with impact
Autonomous, relationship driven role

Step off the tools without stepping away from the field
Utilise your industry knowledge with impact
Autonomous, relationship driven role

Play a critical role in ensuring Aurora's network construction standards are upheld through auditing, site visits, and working alongside contractors

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

27d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Graduate Program 2027 - Power Supply - Tiwai Point, New Zealand

at Rio Tinto

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Benefits designed to make life better (AUD)

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority
We’re guided by our values of care, courage and curiosity
A world of opportunity – come and grow your career with us

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority
We’re guided by our values of care, courage and curiosity
A world of opportunity – come and grow your career with us

Join Rio Tinto's Graduate Program - Forge a career where innovation thrives in a collaborative team

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

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