Documentation/ Data Engineer

1 day ago


Hokitika West Coast, New Zealand Westland Milk Products Full time
  • Hokitika based + competitive base salary + 3% KiwiSaver on top
  • Managing engineering documentation for a top NZ dairy manufacturer.
  • Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team driving world-class operations and continuous improvement.

About The Role
Based in Hokitika and reporting to our Maintenance and Services Manager – Engineering, we are seeking a Documentation/Data Engineer (permanent full time) to develop and manage engineering documents. This role will also involve managing drawings and site asset information, including maintaining building and site plans, overseeing the engineering library, and managing our contractor and supplier database.

Responsibilities Include

  • Maintain and update site and building drawings, provide them in various formats, and manage document control procedures.
  • Use CAD/AutoCAD to update architectural drawings and prepare diagrams for electrical and other installations.
  • Develop and maintain the engineering standards manual and equipment library.
  • Register asset tags and ensure accurate entries in the CMMS.

Skills And Experience
We're looking for someone with solid experience in a relevant field, ideally backed by an engineering degree, drafting qualification, or something similar. You should be confident using design and drafting software like CAD/AutoCAD and have strong computer skills overall. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities are important, as you'll be advising on engineering standards and ensuring assets are correctly registered. Attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a drive to continuously improve are key to this role. Experience in processing, food technology, manufacturing, or a related environment would be a bonus.

About The Company
Westland Milk Products, based in New Zealand's South Island, is a leading end-to-end dairy manufacturer processing over 700 million litres of milk annually and producing a wide range of consumer, foodservice, and ingredient products for domestic and international markets. Owned by Yili Group, one of the world's top 5 dairy companies, Westland and its related companies—Oceania Dairy, Pure Nutrition, Canary Foods, and EasiYo—form the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD), producing over 170,000mt of finished goods, exporting to more than 40 countries, and generating over $1.3B in annual revenue.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution on top
  • Company incentive scheme
  • Laptop and Mobile phone (role dependent)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Career development opportunities
  • Regular social events
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Employee assistance & wellbeing programs
  • Enhanced parental leave provisions
  • End of year Cream
    • Delicious discounted grass-fed butter

How To Apply
Please submit your application through our careers page at For further details, please refer to the accompanying position description available on the site.

Applications close on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.



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