Fitter
Your New Company:
CentrePort is the country’s most significant intermodal freight hub. It encompasses a strategic combination of port facilities, distribution centres, and transport infrastructure. As a critical gateway for imports and exports, CentrePort handles a diverse range of cargo, including containerized goods, bulk commodities, vehicles and more.
The facilities at CentrePort include berths for container ships, roll-on/roll-off vessels, and bulk carriers. Additionally, it offers extensive storage and handling capabilities, with modern container terminals, warehouses and distribution centres.
CentrePort’s strategic location provides access to key transportation networks, including road, rail and coastal shipping routes. This connectivity enables efficient movement of goods to and from the Port, supporting trade and economic activities both for Wellington and New Zealand.
They are currently seeking a skilled & versatile Fitter to join their growing Engineering & Maintenance team.
Your New Role:
Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the electrical & mechanical integrity of CentrePort’s assets through effective maintenance and repair programs. In alignment with CentrePort’s values of working together as one team, you will be working closely with the other trades completing maintenance work on a variety of machinery. This includes servicing of container cranes, heavy plant equipment and heavy machinery, pumps, controls as well as diagnosing breakdowns associated with other mechanical systems. This is a challenging role where no two days are the same. If you’re someone who thrives in these environments, and really values the quality of your work, then this might be the role for you!
What you'll need to succeed:
- Minimum of a National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), or the National Certificate in Engineering – Heavy (Level 4), or the National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication – Welding (Level 4), or equivalent qualification
- Rigging experience in heavy engineering would be ideal
- Must be able to work from heights & in confined spaces
- Industrial and mechanically minded and willing to do on-call work
- Experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy machinery, including electric welding, hydraulic repairs and low voltage wiring repairs
- Strong work ethic & strong ability to problem solve
Please note: CentrePort operates a 24/7 shift rotation and candidates must be able to commit to shift work. CentrePort is also an Alcohol and Drug free workplace. Pre-employment medical and drug testing is part of the recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
What’s in it for you?
At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that makes great things happen every day. We lead with our Values, and we’re offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self.
CentrePort supports an environment of diversity and inclusion. They are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from different backgrounds. To ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require support or have any accessibility requirement.
CentrePort’s success comes from having the right people with the right attitude. So, if you would like to come on board, we would like to hear from you.
Applications close 6th March 2026. – Please note application will be reviewed through-out the recruitment process for this role
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