Mechanical Drafter Mining, Resources & Energy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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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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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)

Featured

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Designer

at Unison Networks Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Twyford, Hawkes Bay

Competitive salary & benefits
Fun, supportive team
Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits
Fun, supportive team
Career growth opportunities

Design the future of energy with Unison and power communities across NZ with impactful infrastructure solutions.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Maintenance Planner

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Plan and schedule maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and efficiency across mobile and fixed plant in a dynamic mining operation.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

21h ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Designer

at Unison Networks Limited

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Great benefits such as iphone, medical, gym
Fantastic team
Progressive, secure company

Great benefits such as iphone, medical, gym
Fantastic team
Progressive, secure company

Join our fun team here in the Bay

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

6d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Process Maintenance Fitter

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits package

Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance.

Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance.

Join our Waihi processing plant maintenance team as a Maintenance Fitter. Live and work in the stunning Coromandel region.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Dam Surveillance

at Meridian Energy

Be an early applicant

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)

20h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Drill Maintenance Mechanics – FIFO Auckland to Perth

at Maskills Mechanical Services

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$70 – $90 per hour (AUD)

$80 – $120 per hour (depending on experience)
Casual, Full-Time or Direct Subcontractor options
8/6 and 7/7 roster options

$80 – $120 per hour (depending on experience)
Casual, Full-Time or Direct Subcontractor options
8/6 and 7/7 roster options

This role is based in a Pilbara mining town rather than permanently tied to a single mine site, offering variety in work and a better lifestyle.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

13d 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 eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d 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 eighteen hours ago

Retail Operations Coordinator (Electricity)

at Lodestone Energy Limited

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Innovative and Industry leading organisation
Be part of an outstanding team
Excellent package including medical insurance

Innovative and Industry leading organisation
Be part of an outstanding team
Excellent package including medical insurance

Join Lodestone Energy and help power the operations behind our growing retail business — delivering seamless, customer-first energy services to Kiwis.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

18h ago

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