Power Generation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

This is a Full time job

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Work across our Nga Awa Purua & Rotokawa Geothermal Stations
Predictable weekday hours, career development & overtime opportunities
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Lead mechanical maintenance across two geothermal stations, keeping plant safe, reliable and performing at its best.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

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Mechanical Fitter

at Andritz Hydro GmbH

This is a Full time job

Tuai, Hawkes Bay

Work with an experienced team
Highly interesting industry
Be part of the team that powers New Zealand

Mechanical fitter required for a major Hydro Generator replacement at Kaitawa Power Station

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Work across our Nga Awa Purua & Rotokawa Geothermal Stations
Predictable weekday hours, career development & overtime opportunities
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Lead mechanical maintenance across two geothermal stations, keeping plant safe, reliable and performing at its best.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Readiness & Support Specialist - Renewable Energy

at Hiringa Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Drive operational readiness, asset performance and practical improvements across innovative energy projects in NZ and AU.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Project Manager- Power Systems

at Terra CAT

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

World leading brand with excellent training and development opportunities
Variety of work and state of the art technology. Autonomy to manage

Lead high-value Power Systems projects, working with cutting-edge technology and New Zealand’s most critical infrastructure and energy customers.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Intern - Summer 2026/27

at Pioneer Energy Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$29.90/hour

Engineering across a $400m renewable energy portfolio
Two summer positions — electrical or mechanical
Paid, full-time, mid-November to early February

Paid summer engineering internship on a $400m renewable energy portfolio. Final-year students, Christchurch or Alexandra. $29.90/hour

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Andritz Hydro GmbH

This is a Full time job

Tuai, Hawkes Bay

Work with an experienced team
Highly interesting industry
Be part of the team that powers New Zealand

Mechanical fitter required for a major Hydro Generator replacement at Kaitawa Power Station

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Technical Materials Specialist

at Rotation MRO Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Join a growing business supporting critical energy infrastructure
Own material hold resolution on critical gas turbine projects
Work across engineering, production, suppliers, and projects

Solve complex material challenges and help keep critical gas turbine projects moving

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trades Assistant

at Andritz Hydro GmbH

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Learn on the job with skilled tradespeople
Great team to work with
Highly interesting industry

Be a part of upgrading New Zealand's Hydro in this varied role with an established company

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Asset Manager - Renewable Generation

at Phillip Riley

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Salary + performance incentive plus benefits

Build the NZ Asset Management function and shape how it operates
Solar experience welcomed, broader generation backgrounds considered
Auckland preferred, with flexibility for an exceptional NZ-based candidate

Lead and build a growing NZ asset management function across major renewable generation assets, with strong regional and global support.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Service Delivery Manager (Substations)

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Enjoy varied and interesting work in our Christchurch office and on site
Assure safe, quality service delivery through our partners and asset performance
Drive performance, risk management, outage optimisation and fault response

Bring your communication and influencing skills to dynamic work that helps keep the lights on and empowers the energy future for New Zealand.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Electrical Technician - Ecogas Ōtautahi

at Pioneer Energy Group

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Shape a new renewable energy plant from the ground up
Join a supportive team committed to sustainability and community
Competitive pay with growth and learning opportunities

Join Ecogas as an Electrical Technician to help commission and maintain a new renewable energy plant, transforming waste into sustainable energy

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Maintenance Lead

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of Maintenance Technicians
Monday to Friday role at Mercury’s Mōkai geothermal power station
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Lead a skilled maintenance team at Mōkai Station, supporting safe, reliable generation at one of New Zealand’s significant geothermal operations.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Wellington Electricity

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$65,000 – $75,000 per year total remuneration

Work with specialised teams on complex engineering challenges
Diverse engineering experience across distribution network functions
The opportunity to shape the future of energy in Aotearoa

Launch your engineering career with Wellington Electricity. Gain hands on experience across power systems and help keep our lights on!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Faultperson

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive remuneration with a tool of trade vehicle.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
Ability to participate in the after-hours faults roster.

As a Faultperson, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and restoring power across our electricity distribution network.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Andritz Hydro GmbH

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Work with an experienced team
Highly interesting industry
Be part of the team that powers New Zealand

Mechanical fitter required for major hydro projects in the Taupo region

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Generation & Transmission Integration Engineer

at Powerco

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive salary plus medical and life insurance

Flexi-time, flexi-locations, flexi-days, we do it all
Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

Join us to shape how new generation and technology connect to our network. A great opportunity to solve complex challenges and make a real impact

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Technical Service Engineer

at BrillianTalent

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Remote)

Up to $120k + Super

Hands-on technical support across PV, BESS & power electronics systems
Work directly with key channel partners, installers & end users
Engineering, troubleshooting & customer support in renewable energy

Join a global renewable energy technology company and support leading PV & energy storage solutions across Australia.

Recruited byDiwen Cen

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Mechanical Fitter (Manapōuri)

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great benefits and financial support to relocate
Bring your mechanical skills to our waka
Based near Te Anau at one of NZ’s most iconic generation assets!

Maintain and repair our hydro assets, respond to faults, and support projects - ensuring safe, timely, and reliable delivery of maintenance work

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Generation & Transmission Integration Engineer

at Powerco

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive salary plus medical and life insurance

Flexi-time, flexi-locations, flexi-days, we do it all
Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

Join us to shape how new generation and technology connect to our network. A great opportunity to solve complex challenges and make a real impact

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Electrical Supervisor

at Meridian Energy

This is a Full time job

Twizel, Canterbury

Travel between Waitaki sites
Relocation offered!
Excellent rem + benefits

Meridian are looking for an Electrical Supervisor for our Waitaki power scheme.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Co-Generation Production Engineer

at New Zealand Steel

This is a Full time job

Papakura & Franklin, Auckland

Make a tangible impact in a large-scale manufacturing environment
Work alongside experienced operations, maintenance and engineering professionals
Build your career with a major New Zealand industrial employer

Take your engineering expertise to the next level and play a key role in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of NZ Steel’s Co-Generation plant.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Transmission Line Workers

at Genus Infrastructure (NSW) Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$70-80 per hour + LAFHA + allowances

3:1 roster, flights from NZ covered, accommodation provided at no cost
129km of new 220kV line — Tasmania's biggest ever transmission project
NZ citizens can work in Australia without sponsorship. We'll help you move.

Join Tasmania's biggest ever transmission project. 129km of new 220kV line, 3:1 FIFO roster, flights and accommodation covered. Years of work.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

High Voltage Electrician

at Pringle Beleski & Associates Limited

This is a Full time job

Islington, Canterbury

Work on diverse HV projects with a team of industry experts.
Join a leading HV business known for technical excellence.
Great pay + 4% KiwiSaver + Southern Cross + Birthday and service leave

Apply your HV skills to critical projects across NZ. Join a trusted team and grow your career with great benefits.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Senior Project Engineer - Major Projects

at Counties Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Pay Ranges $110,000 to $160,000 gross per annum

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

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of critical/complex, comercially driven electricty infrastrcture projects.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Warehouse Supervisor

at Ford New Zealand

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to support the service and distribution of dealer parts, primarily based at our Warehouse in Plunket Avenue.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Sales Engineer

at Dana SAC NZ

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$100,000 – $110,000 per month

Sales Engineer for mechanical power transmission in Auckland with territory management.

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants classification: Sales(Sales)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Electrical Engineer - Power

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive package offered to all permanent team

Training, support and career growth
High performing team in growth mode - progression available
Detailed Design engineering projects

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects across the motu.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Protection Technician

at Connetics

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

signon bonus + relocation support
Overtime, standby allowances and great wellbeing benefits
Ongoing technical training and clear career development pathways

Build your career in protection testing and commissioning, working on substations and critical electrical infrastructure across Canterbury.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago