Maintenance Technician

Utilise your trade in the tourism industry! As a Maintenance Technician at RealNZ, you'll have the opportunity to take on a diverse range of tasks, from general handyman duties to monitoring engineering risks across our unique assets.

We're looking for a trade-qualified professional or mechanic to carry out maintenance activities on our vessels and facilities. In this role, you'll be involved in everything from hands-on maintenance work to supporting engineering research and mentoring Labourers and Apprentices. If you consider yourself the ultimate handy person who can tackle any job, you'll thrive here. We provide training for specific tasks unique to the stunning locations where we operate.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Te Anau, with travel required to some of New Zealand's most beautiful spots, including Milford Sound, Rakiura, and Walter Peak.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance work in line with our Standard Operating Procedures and industry best practices, ensuring that all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also identify and rectify any defects or deficiencies in equipment to maintain operational standards. Additionally, you'll conduct independent engineering research to support various maintenance and project tasks, while also providing guidance and direction to Labourers and Apprentices to help them develop their skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant trade qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Conscientious and knowledgeable in performing safe and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Strong ability to keep accurate records.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor a team.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• A valid New Zealand driver's license.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford \& Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank
• Medical insurance cover is included

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

How to apply

Click Apply to be taken to our careers page. Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.

Job Details

Company RealNZ

Reference # 43853

Posted on 21 Oct 2026

Closes on 12 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Te Anau

Expertise Maintenance Technician, Carpenter/Joiners, Electrician, Engineering \& Asset Management, Engineer, General Labourers

Job level(s) Entry/graduate, Experienced, Management

Work type(s) Permanent - Full Time