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About us:
New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry.  We also supply high pressure laminates, porcelain and engineered stone benchtop materials along with a range of substrates and stainless-steel products.  Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders.
  
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical maintenance engineering to lead and deliver capital and maintenance-related engineering projects across our operations nationally.
This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer who has progressed into project management and enjoys bridging the gap between site execution and strategic planning.

You will be responsible for managing projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met while maintaining operational continuity.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, including plant upgrades, shutdowns, refurbishments, and asset replacements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Coordinate internal maintenance teams, contractors, and external engineering consultants.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Oversee procurement, contractor performance, and cost control.
• Manage commissioning, handover, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for mechanical systems.
• Report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.

  
About you:
You are a technically strong mechanical engineer with proven project delivery experience in a maintenance or operational environment.

• Degree or trade qualification in Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering.
• Solid experience in mechanical maintenance engineering (industrial, manufacturing, utilities or similar).
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects end to end.
• Strong understanding of plant equipment, reliability, and maintenance strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High safety awareness and practical problem-solving ability.
• Formal project management qualification (PMP, Prince2, or similar).
• Experience managing shutdowns and brownfield projects.
• Budget and contract management experience.
• Leadership experience with multi-disciplinary teams.

  
If you’re after a competitive salary package, the opportunity to lead impactful engineering projects and a stable long-term role within a well-established organisation - then this may be the right position for you. 
  
Get in quick and apply today – we’re one team, working together, making it happen!
  
Working at NZPG is great! Our staff benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Long Service Payments
• Health Insurance Discount
• Free Annual Health Checks

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