Mechanical Engineer

Company description:

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative that helps its customers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably.

Job description:

Mechanical Engineer (12 Month Fixed Term)

• BEng (Mech) or BSc (Mech) degree qualified Mechanical Engineer (3 - 5 years)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Technical competence in engineering areas of pressure vessel and piping design

WHY BALLANCE?

Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits:

• Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance.
• Access to free confidential support services including EAP.
• On-going learning and development opportunities.
• Job security and excellent career progression opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with Ballance Agri-Nutrients, at their Ammonia Urea plant in Taranaki.

We play at the heart of sustainable, profitable food production, helping Kiwi farmers and growers in our slice of paradise feed more than 20 million people around the world.

As an experienced Mechanical Engineer, you will utilise your skills by providing valuable input within a high-quality, medium sized operating environment. You will quickly build credibility and play a key role in the Engineering Team. This role is for a fixed 12 month term.

ABOUT YOU

On a day-to-day basis you will provide technical expertise and engineering support to our ammonia urea plant, helping maintain quality and efficiency in our 24 hour operation. Your project tasks will include initiation and design, as well as managing the progression and completion of multi-disciplinary projects.

Your self-driven nature will see you achieving your best in this challenging and exciting role in an environment where you will have loads of independence and ownership. Your overall satisfaction will come from your keen interest and enthusiasm for applying knowledge and building your career within the oil and gas/petrochemical sector.

To ensure your success you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• 5+ years experience, ideally with a proportion within a technical department of an operating site or within a reputable consulting/contracting firm
• A passion for working in continuous process operating plant environments
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to achieving mechanical engineering solutions and attaining improvements in site operations
• Familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the heavy process industry
• Proven communication skills to influence thinking and deliver key projects

ABOUT US

The unique nature of this site and the strength of Ballance, together with the scope for career development makes this an exceptional opportunity. There is also the possibility of entry into a lead role for the right candidate with proven lead experience.

We believe that by helping you reach your potential we'll reach ours. We're proud of where we've come from, excited about what we're doing, and passionate about where we're going. Join us on our journey to an even greater future.

We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.

Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us - "Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming".

Applications close 8 September 2026