Maintenance Planner - Mechanical
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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 towards a sustainable future. At the heart of this is our purpose: Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today.
Tā mātou arawātea | Our opportunity
Well-planned maintenance is critical to keeping our generation assets safe, reliable and performing at their best.
We’re looking for an experienced mechanical Maintenance Planner to prepare clear, practical work packages that enable maintenance teams to complete work safely and efficiently. You’ll define the scope, resources, materials, equipment and estimated downtime required, while making sure health, safety and environmental risks are understood and managed.
This is a site-based role at our Aratiatia Hydro Station (close to Taupo) working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering and procurement teams across our generation business. If Aratiatia is not a suitable site, we would still encourage you to apply and list in your cover letter your site preference.
Tāu e mahi ai | What you’ll be doing
You’ll turn maintenance requirements into well-sequenced, execution-ready work packages. This includes:
Defining work scopes, labour requirements and equipment downtime
Identifying the materials, tooling, equipment and skills required
Developing work instructions and incorporating relevant safety controls
Bringing together procedures, drawings, technical information and checklists
Providing planning inputs that support effective maintenance scheduling
Preparing accurate estimates and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Completing post-work administration and improving maintenance data
Developing reusable job plans within Maximo
Using work management information to identify improvement opportunities
Building effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers
The role does not have direct reports and is focused on hands-on planning, coordination and continuous improvement.
Tāu ka kawe mai | What you’ll bring
You’ll have strong practical maintenance knowledge and understand what teams need before work can begin safely and successfully. We’re looking for:
A maintenance trade qualification or equivalent maintenance engineering experience
More than 10 years’ relevant maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling
Demonstrated experience using a computerised maintenance management system, ideally Maximo
A sound understanding of asset management and maintenance fundamentals
The ability to develop accurate, detailed and practical work plans
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience with hydro or geothermal power station assets would be valuable but is not essential. This is a safety-sensitive position.
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 Monday, 2nd November 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 towards a sustainable future. At the heart of this is our purpose: Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today.
Tā mātou arawātea | Our opportunity
Well-planned maintenance is critical to keeping our generation assets safe, reliable and performing at their best.
We’re looking for an experienced mechanical Maintenance Planner to prepare clear, practical work packages that enable maintenance teams to complete work safely and efficiently. You’ll define the scope, resources, materials, equipment and estimated downtime required, while making sure health, safety and environmental risks are understood and managed.
This is a site-based role at our Aratiatia Hydro Station (close to Taupo) working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering and procurement teams across our generation business. If Aratiatia is not a suitable site, we would still encourage you to apply and list in your cover letter your site preference.
Tāu e mahi ai | What you’ll be doing
You’ll turn maintenance requirements into well-sequenced, execution-ready work packages. This includes:
Defining work scopes, labour requirements and equipment downtime
Identifying the materials, tooling, equipment and skills required
Developing work instructions and incorporating relevant safety controls
Bringing together procedures, drawings, technical information and checklists
Providing planning inputs that support effective maintenance scheduling
Preparing accurate estimates and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Completing post-work administration and improving maintenance data
Developing reusable job plans within Maximo
Using work management information to identify improvement opportunities
Building effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers
The role does not have direct reports and is focused on hands-on planning, coordination and continuous improvement.
Tāu ka kawe mai | What you’ll bring
You’ll have strong practical maintenance knowledge and understand what teams need before work can begin safely and successfully. We’re looking for:
A maintenance trade qualification or equivalent maintenance engineering experience
More than 10 years’ relevant maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling
Demonstrated experience using a computerised maintenance management system, ideally Maximo
A sound understanding of asset management and maintenance fundamentals
The ability to develop accurate, detailed and practical work plans
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience with hydro or geothermal power station assets would be valuable but is not essential. This is a safety-sensitive position.
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 Monday, 2nd November 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.