Mechanical Tradesperson – Reduction Maintenance (Breakdown Team)

Mechanical Tradesperson – Reduction Maintenance

New Zealand Aluminium Smelter | Tiwai, Southland

Work-life balance that works for you

Our rosters are designed to give you more time for what matters most—your family, whānau, and community.

What we offer

• Relocation assistance
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Safety-focused, inclusive team environment
• Medical insurance and annual incentive program
• Share ownership plan and competitive superannuation
• Career development and education assistance
• Transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai
• Mobile phone allowance
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave

About the role

At New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), known locally as Tiwai, we are finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs. We’re seeking Mechanical Tradespeople to join our Reduction Maintenance Breakdown Team.

Reporting to the Supervisor and Superintendent, this is a shift-based role with flexible roster options available. You’ll carry out breakdown and preventative maintenance across a range of Reduction equipment, including cranes, compressors, pot cells and conveying systems, while actively contributing to safety and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• NZ-recognised Level 4 (or higher) Mechanical Trade qualification
• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence
• Strong safety mindset and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a desire to learn

Why Tiwai

You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your development and work alongside people who look out for each other. Based near Invercargill, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure and a strong community feel.

NZAS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and people of all backgrounds.

Learn more about life at Tiwai: https://tiwaistories.co.nz/

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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 LGBTQIA+ 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.