Water 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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This is a featured job

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 fourteen days ago

Process Controller

at TRILITY Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Join our close knit team and use your skills in all facets of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.

subClassification: Natural Resources & WaterNatural Resources & Water

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

14d ago

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 twenty six days ago

Water Serviceperson

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei, Northland

Level 4 qualified Water Serviceperson role
Work on Council water assets
Join a great client with an excellent culture

Level 4 qualified Water Serviceperson role
Work on Council water assets
Join a great client with an excellent culture

Level 4 qualified Water Serviceperson role working on Council water assets with a great client known for an excellent, supportive culture.

subClassification: Natural Resources & WaterNatural Resources & Water

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

26d ago

Listed three hours ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

3h 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 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 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)

2h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Quarry Operator

at Kaipara Limited

This is a Full time job

Brookby, Auckland

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Brookby Quarry is looking for experienced Machine Operators to join our valued team.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

22d ago

Listed six hours 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)

6h 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 five days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

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 fifteen days ago

Asset Engineer

at Marlborough Lines

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

9 day fortnight option
Awesome benefits package
Sunshine and short commute

9 day fortnight option
Awesome benefits package
Sunshine and short commute

Join Marlborough Lines Limited as an Asset Engineer. Drive network maintenance in this permanent, full-time role. Apply now!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

15d ago

Listed four days ago

General Works Operator

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Completive salary and benefits package including private medical
7 on, 7 off, Lifestyle Roster - work only half the year!

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Completive salary and benefits package including private medical
7 on, 7 off, Lifestyle Roster - work only half the year!

Work at OceanaGold Waihi and enjoy an amazing lifestyle at the gateway to the Coromandel while living in a town with a heart of gold!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

4d ago

Listed twenty three hours 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)

23h ago

Listed three hours ago

Utility Arborist

at Asplundh

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

$30 - $40

$30-$40 p/h + overtime available
Team based outdoor + hands-on role + not office based + varied locations
Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm

$30-$40 p/h + overtime available
Team based outdoor + hands-on role + not office based + varied locations
Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm

Utility Arborists Wanted - Work around power lines across Auckland, outdoor hands-on work with career growth and safety a priority.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

3h ago

Listed five days ago

Network Controller

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Your skills combined with our network, a combination that keeps things moving

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

5d 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 twenty three hours 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)

23h ago

Listed three days ago

Programme Manager – HVDC Upgrade

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Base salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Bring your programme leadership experience to an iconic upgrade programme that will secure electricity transfer for future generations!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

3d ago

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