Power up your future
Want to get stuck into a hands-on technical role where your work really matters? We're on the hunt for a switched-on, safety-minded Geothermal Production Technician to join our team in Kawerau. You'll help keep our geothermal generation sites humming – supporting daily operations, troubleshooting issues, and making sure everything runs safely, efficiently, and smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone with solid technical experience (mechanical, electrical, or plant-based), a proactive mindset and a drive to learn. Reporting to our Operations Manager, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team and work regular 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring, maintaining, and optimising geothermal plant performance.
• Assisting with plant isolation, safety measures and work permits.
• Supporting station/unit start-ups and shutdowns.
• Collecting and entering operational data for performance evaluation.
• Identifying any process issues and supporting continuous improvement.
• Helping with first response in incident and emergency situations.
• Collaborating with engineers, contractors and other plant operators.
• Keeping systems and documentation up to date.
• Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• At least two years’ technical or operational experience - energy, mechanical, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Solid understanding of safety in operational environments.
• Great communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office), with SAP or CMMS experience a bonus.
• A full or restricted NZ driver’s licence and first aid certificate.

Why join us?

• Be part of a fast-growing, future-focused renewable energy company, contributing to sustainable energy solutions with real impact.
• Enjoy a genuine work-life balance with Monday–Friday hours.
• Receive the mentorship and support to further advance your technical skills and develop your career.
• Be rewarded with competitive pay and great staff benefits

Apply now
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and take the next step in your energy career.

For more info or the full position description, email: peopleandperformance@eastland.nz
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal in doc, docx, pdf, txt or rtf format
Applicants must have a current legal right to work in New Zealand