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Mechanical Engineer

Queenstown, New Zealand
$25/hr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and respected engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team in New Zealand. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer to contribute to a diverse portfolio of building services, industrial, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals, take ownership of projects, develop strong client relationships, and contribute practical and innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, flexibility, quality, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver mechanical building services engineering solutions across a variety of projects
  • Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through to completion
  • Prepare technical designs, specifications, calculations, reports, and project documentation
  • Apply strong engineering principles to develop safe, practical, efficient, and innovative solutions
  • Work across residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and other building services projects
  • Analyse engineering requirements and resolve technical and design challenges
  • Coordinate mechanical designs with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress, quality, budgets, and delivery requirements
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project partners
  • Identify opportunities to contribute to business development and future project opportunities
  • Provide technical input and support to project teams
  • Participate in design reviews, meetings, site visits, and project coordination activities
  • Maintain high standards of engineering quality, safety, and compliance
  • Contribute knowledge and ideas within a collaborative engineering environment
  • Support continuous improvement and the development of technical capabilities within the team

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
  • Significant experience in mechanical building services, industrial engineering, or consulting engineering
  • Demonstrated experience delivering and managing engineering projects of varying size and complexity
  • Strong mechanical design, analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple project requirements and meet deadlines
  • Strong understanding of safe, practical, and efficient engineering solutions
  • Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
  • Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development
  • Chartered Professional Engineer status or progress towards professional registration is highly regarded
  • Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assigned projects
  • Commitment to quality, flexibility, teamwork, professional development, and a positive workplace culture
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand or able to obtain the appropriate work visa

Special Instructions

Sponsorship available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Mechanical Engineer) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on September 2, 2026
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