New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) | Tiwai Point, Southland

The perfect balance, our rosters gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community

Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

Permanent role with competitive pay, annual incentive programme and outstanding benefits

We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Tradesperson to join our Maintenance Breakdown Team, helping to ensure the safe and reliable operation of critical plant and equipment across site.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, safety-focused tradesperson to work within a highly skilled maintenance team while developing expertise across a diverse range of equipment. Flexible roster options are available.

Reporting to the Supervisor and working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will:

Carry out breakdown and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment

Diagnose faults and implement effective repair solutions

Maintain and improve cranes, compressors, conveying systems and potline equipment

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and performance

Complete maintenance activities in line with safety, quality and operational requirements

Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to achieve shared outcomes

About you

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

NZ-recognised Level 4 (or higher) Mechanical Trade qualification





Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces

What we offer

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Annual incentive programme

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family

Share ownership programme

Competitive 10% superannuation

Industry-leading training, development and education assistance

Career progression opportunities within a global organisation

Transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai Point

Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave

A protected, inclusive workplace where people genuinely look out for one another

Where you'll be working

Located at New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), Tiwai Point is one of the world's largest aluminium smelters and plays an important role in New Zealand's economy.

Based near Invercargill in the beautiful Southland region, you'll enjoy a lifestyle that offers world-class outdoor recreation, short commute times, affordable living and a strong sense of community. Whether it's fishing, hunting, hiking,



mountain biking or spending time with whānau and friends, Southland offers the perfect balance between work and life.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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📌 Mechanical Tradesperson – Maintenance (Brisbane City)
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