Kea Aerospace has partnered with RobLawMax Recruitment to appoint a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to its Christchurch-based team. Kea is developing the Kea Atmos, a solar-powered, remotely piloted stratospheric aircraft designed to remain airborne continuously for months at a time. Operating approximately 20 kilometres above the Earth, it will support maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring, disaster management and other applications. The Kea Atmos will be the largest unmanned aircraft built in the Southern Hemisphere. This newly created role offers the opportunity to own critical aircraft electronics and see your designs progress from initial concept through to flight. The opportunity You will take ownership of electronics development from establishing requirements and system architecture through to detailed design, board bring-up, verification and flight-test support. Rather than receiving a fully developed specification, you will work with the wider aircraft team to determine what is needed, make sound technical trade-offs and deliver robust, working hardware. Depending on your particular area of expertise, your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Defining electronic system requirements, architecture and technical trade studies.</li><li>Leading the design and optimisation of power-conversion, distribution, monitoring and data-collection electronics.</li><li>Designing analogue circuits, schematics, magnetic components and PCB layouts.</li><li>Developing high-efficiency, lightweight electronic solutions suitable for an aircraft with limited available energy.</li><li>Modelling efficiency, mass, cost and performance to guide design decisions.</li><li>Building, testing and debugging prototypes, including investigating unexpected faults and unusual operating conditions.</li><li>Addressing EMI&#x2F;EMC, thermal performance, packaging, reliability and manufacturability.</li><li>Supporting environmental qualification, aircraft integration and flight testing.</li><li>Producing clear technical reports that explain findings and inform design decisions.</li><li>Collaborating with design, test and manufacturing colleagues to deliver flight-ready hardware.</li></ul> About you We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with at least seven years’ hands-on experience and deep expertise in power electronics or a closely related electronics field. Power electronics is the preferred background. However, Kea is also open to experienced engineers from other domains, such as embedded hardware, where the overall technical fit is strong. You must be a confident communicator with strong spoken and written English. In particular, you will need to produce high-quality technical reports that clearly explain your findings and inform design choices. Depending on your background, your experience is likely to include several of the following: <ul><li>DC-DC switch-mode power supplies, converter topology selection and analogue control.</li><li>Analogue circuit design, electromagnetics, magnetic-component design or discrete logic.</li><li>Embedded hardware and complex PCB design.</li><li>Defining system requirements rather than relying on an existing specification.</li><li>System-level power architecture, budgeting and technical trade studies.</li><li>Designing, building, testing and fault-finding printed circuit boards.</li><li>Modelling, simulation, validation and structured system verification.</li><li>Schematic-capture and PCB-layout software. Kea uses Altium, although experience with comparable packages is transferable.</li><li>Understanding how PCB layout affects EMI&#x2F;EMC, thermal performance and manufacturability.</li><li>Taking electronic hardware from initial concept through to a tested working product.</li></ul> You will also need to be comfortable working autonomously within a small, agile engineering team where no one will necessarily tell you exactly what needs to be built or how to build it. Relevant backgrounds Aerospace or spacecraft experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Relevant experience may come from electric vehicles, battery systems, electric propulsion, aviation, defence, drones or other high-reliability and harsh-environment electronic systems. The key is your ability to apply strong fundamental knowledge to the unusual conditions encountered at stratospheric altitude, including extreme cold, very thin air and an increased risk of electrical arcing. Additional experience Experience in any of the following would be useful but is not essential: <ul><li>Lithium-ion battery systems or solar-array integration</li><li>Aerospace EMI&#x2F;EMC standards and FMEA&#x2F;FMECA</li><li>Environmental or qualification testing</li><li>Taking designs from prototype into production</li><li>Design for Manufacturability and Design for Testability</li><li>High-speed digital interfaces and structured engineering-change processes</li><li>Python or another high-level language for modelling, automation or testing</li><li>Mentoring engineers and contributing to wider technical development</li></ul> Why Kea Aerospace? <ul><li>Own critical aircraft electronics rather than one small part of an established product.</li><li>Work on technology unlike anything else being developed in this part of the world.</li><li>See your designs move rapidly from concept and bench testing to integration and flight.</li><li>Join a talented, mission-driven team where your decisions directly shape the aircraft.</li></ul> Kea is interested in both New Zealand-based and international candidates. Applications should clearly state your current New Zealand work status or whether immigration support would be required. For security and safety reasons, police vetting will be undertaken before an offer of employment is made. For a confidential discussion, contact Peter Henderson on 027 441 9300 at RobLawMax Recruitment, or apply with your CV and a brief summary of electronic hardware you have personally taken from design through to testing.

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Mō te tūranga | About the role With a growing workload across the South Island, we&#x27;re seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer to join our M&amp;E team. Whether you&#x27;re already based in the in the Central Otago area (Wanaka or surrounding area) or keen to be part of the projects located in this location - we&#x27;d love to hear from you.Perfect for an engineer with a mechanical background, this role offers the chance to join a strong, multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the water, wastewater, industrial services, and process infrastructure sectors, with strong integration between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and controls disciplines.Your primary focus will be leading the mechanical scope across our projects, supported by your ability to coordinate with electrical and civil teams as required. Candidates who come from high‑complexity industrial environments (e.g., FMCG, manufacturing, energy, plant operations, or workshop&#x2F;fabrication backgrounds) and who are comfortable managing multidisciplinary systems will find this work highly aligned. Key role responsibilities Focus Areas: Mechanical Delivery | Programming | Health &amp; Safety | Quality | NZS3910<ul><li>Coordinate end-to-end delivery of mechanical equipment and systems, including pumps, pipework, valves, rotating equipment, and process plant.</li><li>Oversee mechanical procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout, including development and management of QA documentation, ITPs, FAT&#x2F;SAT, and commissioning plans.</li><li>Coordinate multiple projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements, including programme development, sequencing, methodologies, and look-ahead schedules.</li><li>Maintain accurate Cost to Complete (CTC), forecasting, procurement planning, and value for money evaluations across assigned projects.</li><li>Lead by example in promoting Fulton Hogan’s H&amp;S expectations, ensuring all work is planned and executed in line with legislation, internal procedures, and project-specific requirements.</li><li>Ensure mechanical completion, testing, commissioning, as-built information, O&amp;M manuals, and client handover documentation are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.</li></ul> We’re looking for someone with: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Civil or Electrical considered where strong mechanical exposure exists).</li><li>3+ years’ experience delivering mechanical scope in water, wastewater, industrial, oil &amp; gas, or process infrastructure OR transferable experience from comparable complex mechanical&#x2F;operations environments.</li><li>Experience with project programming tools (e.g., MS Project, CCS).</li><li>Good understanding of NZS 3910 processes: claims, variations, delays, formal notices.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Solid experience with QA, testing, commissioning, and construction or operational completion.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to Health &amp; Safety.</li></ul> Good Work equals Good Benefits <ul><li>Company Vehicle</li><li>KiwiSaver employer contributions</li><li>Fuel discount card</li><li>Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support</li><li>Family scholarships</li><li>Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities</li><li>Great discounts at a wide range of retailers</li><li>Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul> At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. Ko wai mātou | About us At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up for each other, our customers, and the communities we work in. We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas here, and you’ll work alongside people who back each other, keep standards high, and know when to have a laugh. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, and a serious focus on safety, quality, and performance when it counts. If you want to do meaningful work, grow your skills, and be part of a team that’s always looking for a better way, you’ll fit right in. Me pēhea te tono | How to apply If you’re looking to build a career doing hands-on, meaningful work with a team that values Good Work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter.

Fulton Hogan

Mechanical Site Engineer

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Are you mechanically minded and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Machine Operator &amp; Setter to join a busy finishing division, operating and setting machinery such as slitting equipment.This is a hands-on role offering specific training for the right person.The role initially involves machine operation for training purposes before progressing to a position focused on machine setting (80%) and machine operation (20%). Previous machine setting experience is highly desirable. However, applicants with strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply. What&#x27;s involved? <h3> </h3><ul><li>Operating different finishing machinery, including slitting equipment</li><li>Setting up and adjusting machines for production runs</li><li>Monitoring machine performance and product quality</li><li>Troubleshooting minor machine issues and making adjustments as required</li><li>Completing machine changeovers and production documentation</li><li>Carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance</li><li>Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment</li><li>Working to production schedules and quality standards</li></ul> What we&#x27;re looking for <h3> </h3><ul><li>Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment (packaging &#x2F; plastics beneficial)</li><li>Machine setting experience highly desirable</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability</li><li>Good attention to detail and quality focus</li><li>Reliable (including own transportation) and able to work independently</li><li>Physically fit (lifting ~ 20kg)</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Forklift licence advantageous but not essential</li><li>Able to pass a drug test and criminal record check</li><li>Right to work in New Zealand </li></ul> What&#x27;s on offer? <h3> </h3><ul><li>Temp to perm opportunity</li><li>Afternoon shift position (3pm start)</li><li>Initial induction and training completed on day shift</li><li>Long-term opportunity with natural progression pathway (2 IC)</li><li>Competitive pay based on experience</li><li>ASAP start</li></ul> If you are mechanically minded and enjoy working withmachinery, we would like to hear from you. Apply now online or email your CV to careers@fastforce.co.nz We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Fast Force Recruitment

Machine Setter / Machine Operator – Afternoon Shift

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About Us At Connetics, we deliver energy solutions that power a cleaner, brighter future. We design, build, and maintain electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa, supporting communities and helping keep the network running safely and reliably. About the Role We&#x27;re looking for a Protection Technician to join our Christchurch team.Working alongside experienced technicians, you&#x27;ll carry out the testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding of protection systems and substation equipment across the network. This is a varied role offering exposure to new projects, maintenance work, and fault response while supporting critical electrical infrastructure. You&#x27;ll be involved in: <ul><li>Testing and commissioning substation and protection equipment</li><li>Fault finding, maintenance, and repair of protection systems</li><li>Commissioning zone substation protection schemes and associated equipment</li><li>Preparing inspection and test documentation and supporting project delivery</li><li>Supporting standby, fault response, and travel when required</li></ul> About You You&#x27;ll thrive in this role if you have: <ul><li>Registered Electrician with a current practising licence, or a Level 5 Power Technician qualification or equivalent</li><li>Experience in protection testing, commissioning, substations, or a related electrical environment</li><li>Knowledge of protection relays or Omicron testing equipment is advantageous</li></ul> What&#x27;s on Offer <ul><li>sign-on bonus + relocation suppor t</li><li>Competitive salary + overtime + standby allowances</li><li>Varied work across maintenance, commissioning, and fault response</li><li>Modern Christchurch office with onsite parking</li><li>Health and wellbeing perks including flu vaccines, annual skin checks, and mini medicals</li><li>Career development and ongoing technical training</li></ul> Apply We&#x27;d love to hear from experienced Protection Technicians to grow their career within a supportive team. Even if you don&#x27;t tick every box, we&#x27;d still encourage you to apply. We value attitude, willingness to learn, and potential.Please note: Connetics requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, along with a medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test.

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Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity We’re seeking experienced Telecommunications Technicians&#x2F;Riggers to join our Energy &amp; Utilities team based from Hornby, Christchurch . Work across mobile and ISP networks, delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault response services across multiple client environments. This role includes both tower-based rigging and ground-level technical work, ensuring all assets are installed, tested and commissioned safely, efficiently, and to specification. As workloads increase, you’ll also support other regions, so flexibility to travel is required. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same — from builds and upgrades to fault response, testing, and high-quality as-built documentation, all while upholding Downer’s Zero Harm culture. Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your expertise and dedication. We offer: <ul><li>Career: Training, upskilling and long-term career pathways within a large, stable organisation. Tools of trade to do the job well.</li><li>Wellbeing: A strong Zero Harm culture, free confidential counselling for you and your immediate whānau, Marram healthcare benefits, and discounted holiday homes</li><li>Community: An inclusive team environment with employee networks such as StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga</li><li>Individuality: Perks@Downer discounts on Southern Cross premiums, gyms, travel, retail and more</li></ul> We also offer great penalty rates for overtime and travel &amp; meal allowances to support you while on the road. Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills As a safety-focused telecommunications professional, you take pride in quality workmanship and being a reliable team player. You’re confident working across mobile and ISP environments and understand what it takes to deliver work safely, efficiently, and right first time. You will bring: <ul><li>Hands-on experience working with radio and cellular network equipment, including build and fault response</li><li>Proven capability installing and maintaining cell tower infrastructure, including antennas, MHAs and combiners</li><li>Competency in sweep and PIM testing, with the ability to interpret results accurately</li><li>Rigging and tower climbing experience (essential), with confidence working at heights</li><li>Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and job specifications, supported by solid computer skills for job updates and documentation</li><li>Flexibility to participate in call-out rosters and travel or work away from home when required</li></ul> You’ll take ownership of your sites, maintain high safety and quality standards, and represent Downer professionally with clients and stakeholders alongside a team of pro’s! Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Downer’s Energy &amp; Utilities business delivers essential services that keep communities connected. We design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure across telecommunications, electricity, water and industrial sectors. With more than 26,000 people across the Downer whānau, we’re committed to reflecting the communities we work in and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply Click APPLY and follow the prompts, including your CV and relevant licences or qualifications. All successful applicants must complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check. Support and adjustments are available throughout the process.

Downer New Zealand

Technician/Rigger – Telecommunications 