Pump technicians service water, irrigation, HVAC, industrial systems across Kerikeri, Hamilton, Ashburton. Earn NZD 30-40/hr ($60K-85K/year), fault-finding, repairs, installations for KeriPumps, Xylem, rural electricians. Physically demanding roles with vehicle/on-call perks hiring mechanical talent now.
Job Overview
Job Title: Pump Technician / Service Technician / HVAC Pump Specialist
Location: Kerikeri (Bay of Islands), Hamilton, Ashburton, Auckland, Christchurch
Industry: Water Systems, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance
Hiring Companies: KeriPumps, Xylem, Level Group ANZ, BOC Limited
Job Demand: Strong (83 LinkedIn, 17 Indeed listings)
Job Responsibilities
- Install/maintain pumps, filtration, irrigation systems
- Service air conditioning/heat pump systems residential-commercial
- Fault-finding/repairs valves, motors, cylinders (hydraulic)
- Dairy farm pumps/motors installation, automated controls
- Cryogenic gas vessels, supply pumps refurbishment
- Preventative maintenance, breakdown response
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18+ years
Experience: 3+ years mechanical/pump maintenance
License: Full Class 2 clean
Certifications: Refrigerant handling (HVAC), confined space
Fitness: Physically fit, work unsupervised
Salary & Benefits 🔥
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Salary | NZD 30-40/hr |
| Vehicle | Company ute provided |
| On-Call | Breakdown premiums |
| Training | Product/specialist paid |
| Overtime | Frequent 1.5-2x |
| Tools | Supplied |
| Weekly Pay | Direct deposit |
| Rural Loading | Northland farms premium |
| Yearly Total | NZD 60K-85K |
Salary Structure
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Visa & Documents
Visa Options: Accredited Employer Work Visa (skilled trades shortage), Working Holiday 18-30
Rural Premium: Northland/Bay of Islands sponsorship
Required:
✓ Mechanical/engineering background
✓ Class 2 license clean
✓ Computer literate/reporting
✓ Drug test pass
✓ Right to work NZ
How to Apply
- Mechanical CV: Fault-finding, pump experience quantified
- License: Class 2 confirmed
- Portals: LinkedIn “pump technician NZ” (83 jobs), Indeed (17+)
- Direct: KeriPumps.co.nz https://jobs.mehul4patel.com/
- Rural Networks: Farm Source, dairy co-ops
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Important Tips for Job Seekers
- Mechanical aptitude > pump-specific exp
- Rural Northland dairy premium pay/housing
- On-call breakdown = 25% income boost
- HVAC refrigerant cert = double opportunities
- Kerikeri Bay of Islands lifestyle bonus
- Apprenticeships available trades pathway
FAQs
Mechanical background needed?
Yes fault-finding essential
Class 2 license?
Required farm vehicles
Rural locations?
Northland/Waikato dairy primary
Physical demands?
High pumps installation/repairs
On-call work?
Premium pay breakdowns
Conclusion
Pump technician jobs offer NZD 60K-85K skilled trade, rural adventure, progression! KeriPumps, Xylem hiring mechanical talent now. Apply via LinkedIn/Direct IMMEDIATE – Class 2 licensed techs are priority pump hires. Power NZ water systems in 2026!
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