Mechanical Engineer (Hydro)

Location: Twizel, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from wind, water, and solar resources while retailing electricity through Meridian and Powershop.

What you will do

• Deliver mechanical engineering work packages for hydro assets and, when required, other asset types.
• Prepare quality management documentation and support site delivery.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for asset health and on-site activities.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Work with external consultants to deliver project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, at least five years of professional experience in the generation, consulting, or engineering industry.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience working on site.
• Experience in quality management, maintenance, and project practices.
• Ability to manage personal deliverables effectively.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role based in Twizel, with increased flexibility options such as nine-day fortnights.
• Competitive salary package with annual reviews, a performance incentive, and partnership discounts.
• Funded Southern Cross Healthcare Wellbeing One insurance for eligible employees.
• Enhanced leave provisions, including parental leave and the option to buy up to 12 additional leave days.
• Life, trauma, income protection, and enhanced KiwiSaver benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, employee share scheme, power discounts, and a one-off $400 work-from-home setup payment if needed.

Hiring process

• Applications close Wednesday 7 October.
• Accessibility support is available throughout the application process.