Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Oceania Dairy
We're on the lookout for talented Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to join a brand-new, high-impact team as we bring our electrical function in-house. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up—working in a fast-paced, technically advanced manufacturing environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of all electrical systems and process instrumentation across the site. You'll play a critical part in supporting the production of world-class infant formula by driving compliance with strict regulatory standards, minimizing downtime through expert troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and contributing to automation and process improvements. This is more than just a maintenance role—it's a chance to shape the future of our site, elevate food safety standards, and make a real impact on operational excellence.
In the role of Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for (not limited to):
Safe and compliant execution of all electrical and instrumentation work.
Minimal unplanned downtime through effective fault finding and preventative maintenance.
Accurate and timely calibration of critical control and monitoring devices.
Reliable operation of automation systems supporting production efficiency.
High standard of documentation, reporting, and CMMS data entry.
The successful applicant will have:
The successful applicant will be a qualified and motivated tradesperson, holding a New Zealand National Certificate in Electrical Engineering and a current New Zealand practising licence. You will bring 3+ years of hands-on experience in a high-compliance environment such as food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or industrial processing, where safety and quality are paramount. Strong practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and automation is essential, and a hazardous area endorsement would be highly advantageous. You will thrive on fault-finding, supporting plant reliability, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.
Why choose Oceania Dairy?
State-of-the-art facilities. Competitive salary. Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site. Southern Cross Health Insurance. Life & Trauma Insurance. On site gym, annual health checks, on-site physiotherapy. Long-service leave and enhanced parental leave coverage! Employee Assistance Program. Free parking. Strong safety culture. Values lead organisation committed to the training and development of employee. Subsided Butter!!!
Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.
Application details
Apply online for this role via Trademe or contact Brylee More for more information.