Electrical Maintainer Casthouse - Tiwai

About the Role

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) is seeking two trade‑qualified Electrical Maintainers to join our Casting & Logistics Maintenance team.

We have opportunities available on shift work and a 9‑day, 80‑hour fortnight roster.

Your focus will be on planned and unplanned maintenance, diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of electrical equipment. You’ll follow structured maintenance and defect elimination processes to optimise preventative maintenance performance and minimise costs.

Safety is our number one priority. Every task is performed safely, with the right tools, systems and support to do the job right.

Reporting directly to a Supervisor and indirectly to a Superintendent, you’ll work in a close‑knit team where your problem‑solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement will make a real impact.

You will be:

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across casting and logistics assets
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs to minimise equipment downtime
• Supporting defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives
• Following maintenance strategies, procedures and safety systems
• Contributing to reliable plant performance through high‑quality workmanship
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, planners and maintenance team members

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Trade‑qualified Electrical Maintainer (EWRB registered or working towards)
• Experience in electrical maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding
• Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

What we offer

• A safety‑focused and inclusive working environment
• Competitive base salary with an annual short‑term incentive plan (STIP)
• Employer superannuation on gross salary through the NZAS retirement scheme
• Free bus transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point
• Shift work or 9‑day, 80‑hour fortnight roster
• Additional pay when taking annual leave
• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family
• Access to on‑demand healthcare and physiotherapy wellbeing support
• Uniform and laundry services provided
• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave
• Career development, training and education assistance
• Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto in New Zealand, Australia and globally
• Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share programme

Where you’ll be working

The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point is a world‑class operation near Invercargill and a key contributor to New Zealand’s economy. The site offers a supportive team environment and access to Southland’s outstanding lifestyle, outdoor activities and community.

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. 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.