Reliability Engineer

• Join our Reliability Team, supporting our maintenance teams across all our sites
• Focus on preventative electrical & mechanical maintenance
• Based in Wiri, Auckland

Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Our commitment to excellence drives everything we do, and as the Reliability Engineer, you will play a crucial role in upholding this standard.

You will be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and performance of our sortation equipment and systems through the identification and management of the asset reliability risks that could adversely affect our Processing and Automation operations. Your responsibilities will include;

• Conducting thorough reliability assessments and analyses to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability best practices throughout the product lifecycle and implement a robust asset care strategy.
• Continuously monitoring and evaluating performance metrics to drive ongoing optimisation efforts.
• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance product reliability and minimise downtime.
• Taking ownership for the training standards of our technicians.

Step into the dynamic world of NZ Post and be part of our wider engineering team.

Note: As this role is involved in audits & checking machine performance across the country, you will need to be able to do out of town overnight stays approximately every quarter.

Mou - About you
As a results-driven individual with a passion for operational excellence, you will have strong practical maintenance experience, in reliability engineering and maintenance planning.

You'll be using your sound understanding of Reliability techniques and practices to drive decision making, using your analytical skills to translate data and information, turning this into actionable insights and outcomes.

You'll couple this with;

• Proven experience in reliability engineering or a related role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is highly desirable
• Able to travel with a full clean NZ Drivers License.

Mo te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

NZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future. We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce. It's an exciting time to join.

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post careers site. If you require additional information please contact Cath Scott (Talent) on 022 323 0684.

Applications for this position close on 9 July 2026.

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.