Maintenance Planner / Engineering Stores

Te Tūranga /About the Role:

The Maintenance Planner/Engineering Store person is responsible for developing and maintaining a planned maintenance system in conjunction with Engineering Manager. You will aim to reduce processing equipment failures and assist in the administration of engineering projects and overseeing running of the engineering store at Silver Fern Farms Waitōtara, while ensuring legislative, company policy and procedures are adhered to. The role is also responsible for engineering stores purchasing, including inventory control of all inwards materials.

Ōu Pūkenga /About You:

- Broad-based experience and sound knowledge of engineering practices and policies with a particular emphasis on project management and CMMS (MEX)
- Good attention to detail and tech savvy, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD, CMMS and MS Projects.
- Sound understanding of product specifications, customer requirements, food safety and hygiene compliance.
- Ability to work effectively with different teams and build positive working relationships.
- Willingness to complete all required leadership, health and safety, compliance and operational training
- Experience in a purchasing role not required but ideal.
- A practical, energetic and accountable approach to achieving team and business outcomes.

Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

For you, we offer paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), subsidized health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling.

Tono Mai | To Apply:

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Applications close 8 October 2026.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. You can see more about our commitments to our people and their work by visiting our Belong Here webpage: https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here