Technician Leader

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Nz Post Full time

About NZ Post

NZ Post is a dynamic organization that values its people and the role they play in delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our mission is to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a skilled Lead Technician to provide expert support to our maintenance team at the Wellington Super Depot. This role is ideal for a trade-qualified maintenance engineer or an experienced technician with strong mechanical and electrical expertise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our automated parcel sorting machinery, ensuring it operates reliably to meet our operational demands. Key responsibilities include:

  • Planned, preventative, reactive, and breakdown maintenance to ensure all equipment is performing at peak efficiency
  • Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis to quickly resolve technical issues and minimize downtime
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team of technicians, offering guidance and hands-on support
  • Enhancing system performance by working with high-level control systems, automation, and programming where applicable

About You

You are a trade-qualified or highly experienced maintenance engineer with a strong background in electrical and/or mechanical systems. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving under pressure, and have a logical, solutions-focused mindset.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A relevant trade qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • New Zealand Electrical Registration or Electrical Service Technician (EST) Registration with A & B papers OR a mechanical engineering qualification
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical/mechanical technician in an industrial, automation, or logistics setting
  • Expertise in control systems and programming (highly desirable)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults efficiently
  • Leadership potential or experience, with the ability to mentor and support a team
  • A positive, adaptable attitude and a commitment to operational excellence are essential

Hou ra Mahi - Hours/Roster

This role operates variable day and night shift rosters, requiring flexibility around times and days. If you're interested in a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply today



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