About our client
Our client is a second-generation, family-owned New Zealand business with more than 30 years of experience in irrigation.

Based in Ashburton, they provide irrigation design, installation, servicing, repairs and upgrades across the South Island. With the business continuing to grow across North and South Canterbury, this is a great opportunity to join an established local business at an exciting stage of growth.

About the role
We’re looking for an EPI Team Leader to lead the Engineering, Pumping & Infrastructure team.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining engineering and field work with team coordination, project work and subcontractor management. You’ll work across irrigation pump systems, fault finding, pipelines and associated infrastructure.

This would suit an experienced engineer or trades professional who is ready to step into leadership and develop their skills further.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the EPI team and daily work
• Install, service and repair irrigation pump systems
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Assist with pipelines, power and infrastructure work
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Support projects from site preparation through to completion
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Manage tools, equipment and materials
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability

About you
You’ll bring strong technical skills, a practical approach and the confidence to lead others.
Ideally, you’ll have:

• Engineering or relevant trade experience
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Experience with pumps, hydraulics, irrigation or infrastructure
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Experience coordinating people or contractors
• Strong organisation and communication
• A full NZ driver licence

You don’t need to have been a team leader before — this could suit someone ready to take that next step.

What’s on offer

• Full-time role based in Ashburton
• Technical leadership opportunity
• Variety across pumping, irrigation and infrastructure
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• Established NZ business with a strong local presence
• Join a business continuing to grow across Canterbury

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.