Reliability Engineer

Influential impact across a large contributor to the regional economy.
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a key leadership role
Live and work in Hawke’s Bay, enjoying an excellent work-life balance.

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, qualified Reliability Engineer with a proven leadership track record, ready to drive operational excellence by leading a skilled team, enhancing reliability, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives to ensure seamless maintenance and efficiency?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a key player in the primary industry and take on a leadership role that directly influences operational success. Based in the stunning Hawke’s Bay region, this role offers both professional growth and an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

About the Role:
As a Reliability Engineer, your key objective is to maintain and improve plant performance and planned maintenance, all while ensuring financial and operational efficiencies. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will develop maintenance strategies, analyze performance metrics, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, productivity, and overall operational excellence. This role is a perfect fit for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership of the Engineering Planning and Operational Team overseeing reliability engineering work, fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Develop and implement a structured maintenance planning process, optimizing workflows through CMMS and documenting standardized procedures for efficiency and consistency.
Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in maintenance workflows.
Define and track plant reliability and availability KPIs to measure performance.
Conduct failure mode analysis and develop engineering solutions to improve plant sustainability.
Oversee reliability planning to support budget goals and manage contractor labour, major maintenance, and capital projects.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Hons) or NZCE equivalent, with Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) desirable.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational performance, reliability, and continuous improvement, with proven expertise in maintenance engineering, reliability strategies, and process optimization.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing direct reports and contractors.
Excellent knowledge of engineering standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
A systematic, detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify and implement strategic solutions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in documentation, CMMS, and strong computer literacy.

Work alongside a high-performing, collaborative team, where a very competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate, plus a long list of company benefits, including life cover, medical insurance and relocation assistance if required, making this a truly rewarding career move for the right candidate.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role Apply Now! For further information please contact Debbie on +64 9 200 3123 for a confidential discussion or email debbie@scitexgroup.com. To apply for this vacancy, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. We love connecting talented people with great work opportunities in workplaces where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

Profession: Engineering
Location: Hawkes Bay
Work Type: Permanent

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