Engineer - Control & Instrumentation

Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the role
As our Engineer, Controls and Instrumentation, you will step into a role where every day brings a fresh challenge and a chance to make a real contribution to our generation business. You will be part of a tight, multi‑disciplinary engineering whānau who look after the full lifecycle of our hydro assets. From supporting day‑to‑day operations to leading improvements in technology and process, you will help us continue to deliver reliable, safe and efficient generation across the South Island.
You will dive into complex problem solving, provide trusted engineering advice and bring a steady hand to projects, outages and system changes. Over time you will grow into a Subject Matter Expert, with the guidance of senior engineers and technical authorities who want to see you thrive. This is a role where your judgement matters, your voice is valued and your ideas genuinely shape the way we work.
Ko wai koe | About you
You may already be working in the power sector or a similar heavy industry, or you may be looking for the next step that lets you blend technical depth with hands‑on influence. What matters most is your engineering foundation, your curiosity and your drive to deliver great outcomes. You will ideally bring a degree in engineering, with experience in Control & Instrumentation, functional safety or asset lifecycle processes. If you have project management or contract management experience, that is a great bonus.
We also know that great engineers are more than their technical skills. We are looking for someone who listens well, communicates clearly and enjoys building strong relationships across teams. Someone who can stay calm under pressure, prioritise what matters and adapt as new ideas and technology emerge. If you bring initiative, analytical thinking, a willingness to grow and a bit of that problem‑solver spark, we would love to hear from you, even if you do not tick every box.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid