Mechanical Technician

Todd Energy, a subsidiary of the Todd Group, is a producer of natural gas, providing more than 20% of New Zealand’s primary energy supply. Todd Energy is also responsible for operating and maintaining Todd’s generation assets, including gas peaking plants.

Following a successful internal career development move, we are looking for a motivated, self-starting Mechanical Technician to join our McKee Mangahewa based team.

About the role
In this role, you will be essential to ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our production facilities and assets. You will work closely with the wider Maintenance and Production Operations teams across McKee Mangahewa and Kapuni, focusing on the hands-on execution of planned, routine, and breakdown mechanical maintenance.

It is a varied position where you can apply your technical expertise to support daily operations and broader business targets.

The hours are: Mon to Thurs - 10 hour per day.

**Other key responsibilities include:**Beyond day-to-day mechanical repairs, you will play an active part in supporting the wider maintenance lifecycle:

• Partner with our planners and schedulers to build effective work packs, determine resource needs, and ensure the right spare parts are ready before a job begins.
• Supervise on-site contractors, manage the execution of their work packs, perform quality checks, and provide technical troubleshooting support.
• Maintain accurate maintenance histories within our database, ensuring equipment failures, root causes, and remedial actions are clearly documented.
• Keep maintenance procedures up to date, identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, and assist with implementing approved minor plant modifications.

About you
You are a self-motivated individual who brings a high level of initiative and independent problem-solving to the job. You are comfortable taking direction when needed, but you also possess the technical reasoning to drive issues forward and positively influence team outcomes.

Safety is a core value for you, and you actively promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace. You communicate complex technical issues clearly, adapt easily to changing priorities, and enjoy working in a cooperative, collaborative team environment.

Key requirements for the role:

• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance operations within the oil and gas industry (or a closely related heavy industrial sector).
• A relevant Trade Qualification (NZDE or equivalent is highly advantageous).
• A proven track record of working strictly within structured, formal health, safety, and environmental management processes.
• Strong proficiency in production mechanical maintenance, work planning, plant isolation requirements, and asset management.

If you are a proactive professional who takes pride in high-quality work, prioritises workplace safety, and enjoys collaborating with a strong team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration with a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Access to our employee discount scheme, offering savings on electricity, natural gas, broadband and mobile services.
• Employee discount programme (Todd Perks), free eye checks, discounted gym, fuel savings and other services.
• Generous leave provisions, including 3 days office closure leave and the ability to purchase more leave if needed.
• Enhanced parental leave for new parents, including top-ups of government parental leave payments for primary carers & additional leave provision for partners.
• Annual health checks, mole maps, flu vaccinations and mental health support with Clearhead.
• In-house leadership and development programmes, coaching and mentoring available and support for external studies.
• Fun Cultural Calendar & social club activities.

We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise directly contributes to a nationally significant industry.

More about our office
We have offices across New Zealand, and our New Plymouth office is the primary home to the engineering and support teams for Todd.

Application process:

• Please click 'apply' to submit your application via the Seek advert.
• This role will close on 11 September 2026; however, we will be reviewing applications as they come in to start the recruitment process.
• Due to immigration requirements, we are only accepting applications from those who have current work rights in New Zealand right now.
• Please note that you may not receive notification of the outcome of your application until the vacancy has closed, and we have completed the shortlisting process.

Join our dedicated team and grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment where we value diversity and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to share any specific needs or ways we can assist and support you throughout this process.