Electrical Maintainer Casthouse - Tiwai
Maintainer – Electrical (Casting & Logistics Maintenance)
Tiwai Point, Invercargill, Southland
Join a leading global company
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Permanent employment with lifestyle‑friendly roster options
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
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
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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 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.
