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

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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)

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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 one day ago

Underground Service Crew

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Macraes Flat, Otago

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ

Our Underground Macraes team are on the search for operations Service Crew operator. If you have underground experience , apply today!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d 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 one day ago

Underground All Rounder Operator (based at Macraes, Otago)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights / 7 days off roster
Live and work in the stunning Otago region of NZ

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights / 7 days off roster
Live and work in the stunning Otago region of NZ

This role will work to safely operate a variety of underground heavy machinery, if you have underground mining experience, apply today!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Underground All Rounder Operator

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Macraes Flat, Otago

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights / 7 days off roster
Live and work in the stunning Otago region of NZ

Located at Macraes Mine, East Otago
7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights / 7 days off roster
Live and work in the stunning Otago region of NZ

This role will work to safely operate a variety of underground heavy machinery, if you have underground mining experience, apply today!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22h 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 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 six days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Mader Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Up to $90 p/h + super paid on all hours! (AUD)

Industry leading remuneration & support packages including full time contracts!
Superannuation paid on all hours worked!
Flexible rosters - based around your choice swing by swing!

Industry leading remuneration & support packages including full time contracts!
Superannuation paid on all hours worked!
Flexible rosters - based around your choice swing by swing!

Join a powerhouse team of HD Mechanics! Get top‑tier pay, global opportunities, and the freedom to shape your roster—your career levels up here!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

6d 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 twenty days ago

Line Mechanic

at MainPower New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Rangiora based opportunity
Subsidised health insurance and gym membership + Life Insurance
Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances

Rangiora based opportunity
Subsidised health insurance and gym membership + Life Insurance
Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances

We are seeking a qualified distribution Line Mechanic to join our Overhead team.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d 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 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 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 five 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)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager - Dunedin based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Line Mechanic | Canterbury

at Connetics

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Islington, Canterbury

Competitive pay ($35.39-43.26/hr) with OT at T1.5
All after hours fault work paid at T2
An active social club that will supercharge your connection to great workmates

Competitive pay ($35.39-43.26/hr) with OT at T1.5
All after hours fault work paid at T2
An active social club that will supercharge your connection to great workmates

We are looking for a qualified Line Mechanic to join our Canterbury Field Team.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

23d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager - Dunedin based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

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)

5d 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 five days ago

Project Manager - Dunedin based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

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)

5d ago

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