Engineering Maintenance Planner

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

AFFCO Horotiu is seeking anexperienced Engineering Maintenance Planner to support the smooth and safeoperation of our Horotiu plant. This is a key role within the EngineeringDepartment, responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering all maintenanceand engineering activities in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Working closely with theEngineering Manager, Trades 2IC, plant trades teams, and external contractors,you will play a critical role in ensuring maintenance work is well planned,resources are available, and compliance and safety standards are consistentlymet.

In this role, you will beresponsible for maintenance planning across engineering, electrical,mechanical, and refrigeration functions. You will manage the CMMS (MEX),coordinate contractors, oversee inventories, raise and reconcile purchaseorders and invoices, and support both day‑to‑day maintenance and plannedshutdowns.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all repairs and maintenance (R&M) activities, ensuring parts and resources are available
• Oversee and manage the CMMS (MEX), including job creation, registers, and reporting
• Coordinate external contractors, including compliance documentation and insurance details
• Raise and manage all purchase orders for the engineering department
• Reconcile invoices, packing slips, and purchase orders
• Monitor and manage engineering inventory and stock levels
• Support weekend, shutdown, and preventative maintenance planning
• Maintain compliance and engineering registers
• Provide regular updates and briefings to the Engineering Manager and key stakeholders
• Support engineering projects and general engineering/trades administration
• Provide leadership, coordination, and support to trades teams as required

Qualifications

You will be a structured anddetail‑focused professional who enjoys working at the center of operations. Youwill be able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people and arecomfortable balancing planning, administration, and coordination in a busyindustrial environment.

You will ideally bring:

• A minimum Level 4 engineering or related qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in maintenance planning or a similar engineering role
• Hands‑on experience using CMMS software (MEX experience desirable)
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• A solid understanding of engineering principles and maintenance workflows
• Experience or confidence in health and safety risk assessment and compliance
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships

Additional information

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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