Job Description
Lead Technicians
- Location: Wiri
- Full time (Dupont roster), permanent positions
- $100,000 - $115,000 base salary + 4% KiwiSaver
Ready to help deliver what kiwis care about? Lead our teams of Maintenance Technicians who are at the forefront of making sure our state-of-the-art machinery is in peak working order.
Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post
There's a story in every parcel. And wrapped up in every parcel, is the people of NZ Post. Our mahi is different, but we share the same goal - to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa. Whether you're a number-crunching data analyst, a parcel processing whizz, a marketing maven, or a sales superstar, we've got a spot for you in our dynamic team. Start your journey with us.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleWe are seeking 4 highly skilled Lead Technicians to provide expert support to our maintenance team at our Auckland Processing Centre site. These roles are ideal for trade-qualified maintenance engineers or an experienced technicians with strong mechanical and electrical expertise and ideally people leadership experience.
As a Lead Technician with us, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimising our automated parcel sorting machinery, ensuring it operates reliably to meet our operational demands. You will take ownership of:
- Planned, preventative, reactive and breakdown maintenance, ensuring all equipment is performing at peak efficiency.
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis, quickly resolving technical issues to minimise downtime.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring, acting as the senior point of contact for a team of technicians, offering guidance and hands-on support.
- Enhancing system performance, working with high-level control systems, automation, and programming where applicable.
Mōu - About you
You are a trade-qualified or highly experienced maintenance engineer with a strong background in electrical and/or mechanical systems. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving under pressure, and have a logical, solutions-focused mindset.
To succeed in these roles, you'll need:
- A relevant trade qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- New Zealand Electrical Registration or Electrical Service Technician (EST) Registration with A & B papers OR a mechanical engineering qualification.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical/mechanical technician in an industrial, automation, or logistics setting.
- Expertise in control systems and programming (highly desirable).
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
- Leadership potential or experience, with the ability to mentor and support a team.
- A positive, adaptable attitude and a commitment to operational excellence are essential, as this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of our depot's machinery.
It goes without saying but you'll also have a positive and flexible attitude and enjoy playing an important role in delivering what our customers care about.
Haora Mahi - Hours / Roster
These roles are part of our shift based teams in Wiri, working on our brand-new state of the art automated processing technology. Working at heights is part of the gig, and the teams operate on the Dupont shift pattern with one week off as part of the roster pattern. This is a 24/7 operation and we have a team of technicians on site at all times. Our Lead Technicians also work on the Dupont shift pattern.
Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!
There's a story in every parcel. Ready to be part of the story? Start your journey with us.
If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact careers@nzpost.co.nz
Applications for this position close on 16 February 2026
All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.
If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal.
There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.
We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
There’s something really special about our people and the fantastic work they do at NZ Post – Tukurau Aotearoa. From the top of the north to the bottom of the south, our teams operate with care around the clock to keep New Zealanders connected.
From food and medicine, to the latest tech, or treasured family heirloom, we deliver what matters most to Kiwis, and the result is a deep and far-reaching sense of pride in the role we all play in making New Zealand successful.
We’ve been part of New Zealand’s fabric for more than 180 years and over that time we’ve adapted to keep pace with the changing world around us. We’ve made big investments in technology, infrastructure and sustainability, so we can deliver even more for Aotearoa in the future.