Maintenance Technician

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Date: 11 Feb 2026

Location: NZ

Company: Sealord Group Ltd

Sealord is the largest seafood companiy in the Southern Hemisphere.  And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

 

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui).  Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links.  Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

 

 

Currently, we're looking to add to our team and have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician. This role involves working rostered 4 day on / 4 day off, 12 hour shifts. During the Hoki season you will be required to also work rostered day or night shifts. 

 

The Engineering team is responsible for the maintenance of all site assets and infrastructure at the Nelson processing site. The Maintenance Technician has a key role within this team and will be responsible for all production areas in terms of maintenance and repair.

 

The purpose of this role is to:

  • Maintain and repair plant and equipment, including fitting and turning components, to ensure safe and efficient operation. Be the first point of contact in the event of equipment breakdown
  • Ensure maximum uptime by performing routine maintenance, adjustments, and repairs to support uninterrupted processing operations
  • Undertake maintenance of the machines as scheduled from CMMS
  • Fitting and assembly of machinery, parts and equipment
  • Monitor machine performance during operation and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal output. Undertake machine overhauls as and when scheduled or required
  • Operate lathes, mills and other machines as and when required
  • Read and interpret drawings, design plans and specifications to determine job requirements
  • Provide technical input and recommendations to improve machine accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency in conjunction with production team

 

Previous career skills will include:

  • Trade Qualification required
  • Significant experience in engineering, preferably with experience in production maintenance including automated food processing and packaging equipment
  • Proactive attitude towards plant maintenance and customer service
  • A strong commitment to health and safety
  • Strong motivation and keen to learn and utilise new skills, Safe Operating Procedure training will be provided
  • An ability to work independently as well as contributing to a team

 

 

 

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.
If you are interested and able to fulfil the requirements, please apply online at www.sealord.com.