Senior Pumping And Irrigation Technician

OverviewSenior Pumping and Irrigation TechnicianWe are 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.About AgFirst EngineeringAt 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 designs, supplies, and builds 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.ResponsibilitiesNew project design.

You will work alongside the Company Director 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, including collating materials, facilitating contractors, completing site works and completing job cards.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.Qualifications / RequirementsA proactive mindset and genuine interest in sustainable farming solutions.A strong team player who values collaboration and culture.Self-driven, reliable, and organized, with the ability to see tasks through to completion.Experience in water, irrigation, wastewater / effluent systems, engineering or another rural role is advantageous but not essential; a knowledgeable support team is available.Strong mechanical & electrical fault-finding skills.Current driver's license (essential).

Why join usBe 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 plus 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.DetailsWe are looking to hire by February 2026.

Start date can be sooner or later to suit the successful candidate.Application noteswww.agfirst.co.nzwww.agfirstengineering.co.nzWe are not accepting referrals or staff inquires via phone numbers listed in the original posting.

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