Wairarapa Mill - Maintenance Apprenticeship

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER APPRENTICEHIP OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a new Maintenance Engineer apprentice to join JNL based at the Wairarapa Mill site. This is a full-time role. You will gain on the job experience working onsite as well as attending block courses. You will be fully supported by our Engineering Team in studying towards a NZ Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 4

If you have the following in your toolbox then we would like to hear from you;

• Passion for the industry
• A positive attitude with ambition, determination and a willingness to learn
• Observant and mechanically minded
• Strong commitment as well as the energy and the focus to study as required in order to gain the relevant qualification.
• Reasonable strength and fitness
• Confidence with IT, computers, technology
• Good organisational skills
• Good work habits/time management
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong eye for detail.

It is recommended that people enrolling in a programme leading to this qualification will hold NCEA Level 2 (ideally in Math's, Science, Technology, English) or equivalent.

We will support the successful candidate through the Trade qualification by offering a comprehensive training package. In the first instance, preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the industry, through work experience, pre-trade courses or other avenues.  Applicants must be committed to 4 years study while they work.

In-line with our stringent health and safety standards, the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment drug and medical tests, as well as a criminal record check.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your expression of interest to Kristy Hansen in People & Culture by emailing Kristy.Hansen@jnl.co.nz. For more information or a copy of the position description, please call into the office or contact Kristy on 027 388 0833.

Applications close Friday, 3 July 2026