Engineer - Motueka


  • Join our Motueka site as a Engineer and take advantage of you great Talleys Perks and a great team and good work culture.
  • Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
  • Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

 

About the role

You will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairing plant equipment to minimise downtime and improve overall plant efficiency while maintaining a high standard of health and safety.

Hourly rate ranges from $35 - $40, based on your experience and qualification, On call allowances

As a Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Day-to-day maintenance of the plant
  • Reporting breakdown and preventative maintenance tasks through the software-based system
  • Ensuring the production downtime is kept minimal
  • Maintaining relationships with the internal and external stakeholders
  • Following the health and safety/food safety procedures

 

For this role, you’ll need:

  • Engineering Trade
  • Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering experience
  • FMCG or Secondary Industry (Food Processing) experience would be advantageous
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Efficiency and organisation

 

 With Talley’s, you get:

  • Training provided
  • Great working conditions
  • Generous staff discounts and perks
  • Free on-site parking
  • Annual wage reviews

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

Apply now

Permanent

Job no: LPAJ50373

Location: Motueka

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026