Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – South Waikato
Join Better Eggs and enjoy a fulfilling career with a focus on quality, community, and a better way of life.

About Us
At Better Eggs, we’ve been delivering high-quality eggs to New Zealanders since 1937. As a proud fourth-generation, family-owned business, we’re passionate about the health of our hens, the quality of our products, and supporting the communities we call home. With sites across the North Island we’re on a mission to be Champions for Better in everything we do.

Why South Waikato?
The South Waikato offers a fantastic quality of life with a tight-knit community feel that comes as part of the small-town living, beautiful surroundings, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect place to achieve work-life balance while being part of a growing, innovative team within a progressive business.

The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly. From maintaining equipment and facilities to contributing to infrastructure projects, you’ll keep things running efficiently and safely. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be a hands-on problem-solver with a knack for finding and fixing issues before they become problems.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks across sheds, packhouses, and egg grading systems.
• Support shed turnarounds with timely repairs and upkeep.
• Collaborate with teams to uphold high health and safety standards.
• Keep the workshop organized, secure, and well-stocked.

What We’re Looking For

• A mechanical or engineering background with at least 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in primary industries.
• Great problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with us.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to South Waikato (within 30 minutes of Whakamaru)
• A valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Why Better Eggs?
At Better Eggs, we’re more than just a workplace. We offer:

• Opportunities to grow your skills and make a visible and appreciated impact.
• A family-oriented, values-driven culture that prioritises people.
• The chance to live and work in the South Waikato, one of New Zealand’s best family communities.
• A tray of the Betterest Egg's each week

Additional Details:

Remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, range $35 to $40 per Hour worked with a minimum week being 40 hours.

Ready to crack into an egg-citing career?
If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of a team that’s passionate about quality and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why maintenance is your gig and what makes you a great fit for Better Eggs. For more information including a full role description email [email protected]