Maintenance Lead
Approved
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About the role
He whakahaere aronga-anamata a Mercury, e tuku ana i te pūngao me ngā whitimamao ki te mahi a tangata o Aotearoa, ā, he nui ake i tā ētahi atu. Waihoki, e para ana i te huarahi mā te pūngao whakahou me te whai i tētahi anamata toitū. Kei te iho ko tō mātou koronga. Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. He āki tēnei i a tātou ki te whakapau kaha kia hua ake ai he anamata pai ake mō ō tātou tāngata, mō ō tātou hapori, me Aotearoa.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tā mātou arawātea | Our Opportunity:
We’re looking for an experienced people leader to lead the maintenance team at our Mōkai geothermal power station.
Mōkai is jointly owned by Tūaropaki Trust and Mercury and has been generating renewable electricity since 2000. The station has expanded over time and is now a significant geothermal operation, with 10 binary turbines and two steam turbines. The geothermal resource also supports Tūaropaki’s wider operations, including milk powder production and temperature-controlled horticulture. This creates a varied operating environment where strong relationships, sound judgement and clear communication are essential.
Reporting to the Site Lead, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of four Maintenance Technicians to ensure that the execution of our maintenance is completed to the highest standard. Your focus will be building a trusted, capable and high-performing team that safely delivers maintenance to ensure reliable generation while meeting customer, market and stakeholder requirements. This is a Monday to Friday position, working approximately 7.30am to 4.00pm.
Tāu e mahi ai | What you'll be doing:
Leading, coaching and developing a team of four Maintenance Technicians
Maximise site maintenance effectiveness, assist in project delivery and manage and implement improvement plans
Mentor the team on maintenance best practices
Manage maintenance costs to agreed and approved budgets and approve maintenance spend and associated purchase orders
Tā mātou e kimi nei | We are looking for:
Relevant industry experience leading a team of trade/technician staff
Proven ability to inspire and lead a team to deliver results
Plant operations, process control or maintenance experience in heavy industry
Strong knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - Maximo
Proficient in maintenance planning and scheduling
He aha te pai o te hono mai? | Why join us?
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
Offers on electricity and telco - if you're a Mercury customer, you can enjoy some great discounts on your electricity and telco bill
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz. Please do not apply via this email address.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday, 22nd September at 5:00pm. Applications can be reviewed as they are received, with interviews beginning before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tā mātou arawātea | Our Opportunity:
We’re looking for an experienced people leader to lead the maintenance team at our Mōkai geothermal power station.
Mōkai is jointly owned by Tūaropaki Trust and Mercury and has been generating renewable electricity since 2000. The station has expanded over time and is now a significant geothermal operation, with 10 binary turbines and two steam turbines. The geothermal resource also supports Tūaropaki’s wider operations, including milk powder production and temperature-controlled horticulture. This creates a varied operating environment where strong relationships, sound judgement and clear communication are essential.
Reporting to the Site Lead, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of four Maintenance Technicians to ensure that the execution of our maintenance is completed to the highest standard. Your focus will be building a trusted, capable and high-performing team that safely delivers maintenance to ensure reliable generation while meeting customer, market and stakeholder requirements. This is a Monday to Friday position, working approximately 7.30am to 4.00pm.
Tāu e mahi ai | What you'll be doing:
Leading, coaching and developing a team of four Maintenance Technicians
Maximise site maintenance effectiveness, assist in project delivery and manage and implement improvement plans
Mentor the team on maintenance best practices
Manage maintenance costs to agreed and approved budgets and approve maintenance spend and associated purchase orders
Tā mātou e kimi nei | We are looking for:
Relevant industry experience leading a team of trade/technician staff
Proven ability to inspire and lead a team to deliver results
Plant operations, process control or maintenance experience in heavy industry
Strong knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - Maximo
Proficient in maintenance planning and scheduling
He aha te pai o te hono mai? | Why join us?
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
Offers on electricity and telco - if you're a Mercury customer, you can enjoy some great discounts on your electricity and telco bill
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz. Please do not apply via this email address.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday, 22nd September at 5:00pm. Applications can be reviewed as they are received, with interviews beginning before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close once we have received a sufficient number of suitable applications.