Engineering Manager Otago
Job reference : 4086339a
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Annually $150000 - $170000
Location : Manukau City, Auckland
Posted on : 22-10-2026
Site Engineering Manager for the groups' 2nd biggest site, Pukeuri in Oamaru. Permanent, role for proven engineering leader
OAMARU, OTAGO - SITE ENGINEERING MANAGER
Platinum Engineering are excited to be partnering again with this huge name in red meat processing as we search for their next Engineering Manager.
As one of the world's largest red meat processors and exporters Oamaru is their 2nd largest of all the sites.
This is pivotal role, reporting directly into the Site Manager. It is a multi-species site with a large, permanent internal engineering team. Your leadership & years of experience will ensure the plant is running to it best efficiencies.
THE ROLE:
Provide technical leadership & development to the engineering team
Manage maintenance budgets (R&M & capital projects)
Be instrumental in planning, cost control & long-term forecasting
Driving continuous improvement & asset management for plant efficiencies
Ensure effective communication, reporting & alignment with production
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE/ BE:
Min. 10 yrs maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing
Min. 5 yrs experience in food processing site
Min. 3 years in a maintenance leadership role
Proficient with CMMS systems & be computer savvy
Proven wins in asset management, maintenance planning & reliability
Clear, concise communication across multiple departments
No-nonsense attitude to H&S for all
Budgetary & project management experience
Immediate NZ work Rights: Residency, Citizen or Open Work Visa
THE REWARDS:
Competitive salary: $150 - $170k p/a depending on experience
Health insurance subsidies
One week's additional annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
On-site health services
If this sounds like the next long term career move for you, then please APPLY NOW with current CV & proof of NZ work rights as stated above. We will be going straight to interview as successful applications come in so do not wait for a close off date as it may be too late.
I look forward to speaking with some clever people for the above role.
Please note: full time based in OAMARU, OTAGO in the South Island.
Platinum Engineering are excited to be partnering again with this huge name in red meat processing as we search for their next Engineering Manager.
As one of the world's largest red meat processors and exporters Oamaru is their 2nd largest of all the sites.
This is pivotal role, reporting directly into the Site Manager. It is a multi-species site with a large, permanent internal engineering team. Your leadership & years of experience will ensure the plant is running to it best efficiencies.
THE ROLE:
Provide technical leadership & development to the engineering team
Manage maintenance budgets (R&M & capital projects)
Be instrumental in planning, cost control & long-term forecasting
Driving continuous improvement & asset management for plant efficiencies
Ensure effective communication, reporting & alignment with production
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE/ BE:
Min. 10 yrs maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing
Min. 5 yrs experience in food processing site
Min. 3 years in a maintenance leadership role
Proficient with CMMS systems & be computer savvy
Proven wins in asset management, maintenance planning & reliability
Clear, concise communication across multiple departments
No-nonsense attitude to H&S for all
Budgetary & project management experience
Immediate NZ work Rights: Residency, Citizen or Open Work Visa
THE REWARDS:
Competitive salary: $150 - $170k p/a depending on experience
Health insurance subsidies
One week's additional annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
On-site health services
If this sounds like the next long term career move for you, then please APPLY NOW with current CV & proof of NZ work rights as stated above. We will be going straight to interview as successful applications come in so do not wait for a close off date as it may be too late.
I look forward to speaking with some clever people for the above role.
Please note: full time based in OAMARU, OTAGO in the South Island.