Senior Pumping And Irrigation Technician

Overview

The future of farming needs smart engineering — here's your chance to be part of it.

Join us as a Senior Pumping & Irrigation Technician!

About AgFirst Engineering

At AgFirst Engineering, our people are everything.

We're renowned for our excellent team culture and for having a strong capacity of highly skilled people who support one another.

As an owner-operated family business based in Te Awamutu, we combine the strength of being part of AgFirst NZ with the practical expertise of a dedicated engineering company.

AgFirst Engineering is hands-on.

We design, supply, and build custom engineered solutions for water and effluent systems across the primary industries.

This includes the importation of high-quality products and materials, as well as in-house manufacturing of system componentry.

Once projects are built, we stand behind them with comprehensive service support and ongoing maintenance.

We are leaders in innovation, actively developing and applying new technology to make farming systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

Our work spans from full project delivery to key product supply, reaching clients nationwide and internationally.

With the growing demand for smarter, greener practices, this is an exciting time to join a company at the forefront of engineering for the future of farming.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Pumping & Irrigation Technician to bring hands-on expertise to the installation, servicing, and maintenance of pumping, irrigation, reticulation, effluent, and control / monitoring systems.

You'll play a key role in delivering engineered solutions end-to-end, while being supported by a strong, experienced team.

What you'll do

New project design.

You will work alongside the Company Director (Davieth Verheij) and / or other senior colleagues to complete new system design work and pricing.

Project management, execution and commissioning.

You will lead your own projects with support from your colleagues.

This includes collating materials, facilitating contractors, completing site works and completing job cards.

You will work closely with the customer (typically a farmer).

Clear communication around timing, job processes, expectations and updates are essential.

Install & maintain water and effluent treatment, pumping, reticulation, irrigation and control / monitoring systems

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system faults

Carry out preventative maintenance and system inspections

Provide technical support and leadership in the field

What we're looking for

A proactive mindset and genuine interest in sustainable farming solutions

A strong team player who values collaboration and culture

Naturally self-driven, reliable, and organised, with the ability to see tasks through to completion

A high level of experience in water, irrigation, wastewater / effluent systems, engineering or another rural role would be advantageous but not essential.

We have a knowledgeable team that can support the right person.

Strong mechanical & electrical fault-finding skills

Current driver's license (essential)

Why AgFirst Engineering?

Be part of a market leader in agricultural water and effluent engineering

Work on full projects end-to-end – from design through to maintenance

Help deliver solutions nationwide and internationally

Join an owner-operated family business with strong Waikato roots

A team with the capacity and expertise to fully support you

Competitive salary + company vehicle, phone, laptop & tools

Excellent working hours and flexibility

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

A supportive, people-first environment with a strong safety culture

Varied, challenging field service work across the primary sector

We are looking to hire by February 2026.

However, we can be flexible around start date whether that is sooner or later.

Staff references

What it is like working with us?

Give Kerry or Deano a bell for their opinion (staff members).

Dean Larsen -

Kerry Perrett -

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