Maintenance Apprentice- Mechanical Engineering
ANZCO Foods
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Description
What are you doing with all that ambition and energy of yours? It's time to bundle it up and point it in a positive direction that'll put you on a path to success and career satisfaction. And that direction is directly towards us, here at ANZCO Foods Eltham.
We like to think that our apprentice offering is up there with the best, so if you're keen to step into a successful, stable business to build a solid career, keep reading! We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Apprentice - Mechanical Engineering (fixed-term) to join the team.
Get ready for plenty of variety and hands-on opportunities. You'll have experienced, helpful workmates to learn from, which makes this the ideal chance to watch, listen, learn and do. As an Apprentice, we don't expect you to nail it first time - or every time for that matter. Instead, we focus on the journey of learning and building skills and confidence in a safe environment where you're encouraged and supported to grow.
And don't expect to be doing the same thing day after day - you'll definitely get involved with the cool stuff. And who knows what all this will lead to? We take care of our people and provide awesome opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Diagnosing issues with mechanical equipment and processes.
- Helping to maintain plant and equipment reliability across the site.
- Supporting the wider engineering team as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
What we're looking for:
- Ideally, NCEA Level 2 or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence using computers and basic software tools.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
If you're ready to get hands-on, work with great people, and build a rewarding career in engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Like the sound of what's on offer? Awesome. Let's make it happen. Apply today at http://www.careers.anzcofoods.com Applications close: 12th December 2025
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ANZCO Foods
ANZCO Foods is one of New Zealand’s largest exporters, with a dedicated team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide. Established in 1984, ANZCO Foods is a multinational company that undertakes a variety of activities including farming, processing, manufacturing, and marketing. Together, we’re committed to delivering nutrition and good health to the world with high-quality products crafted from New Zealand’s finest beef and lamb.
We combine our premium meat with a growing demand for convenience, offering fast, delicious, and nutritious meal solutions for both food service and retail customers. But our reach goes beyond red meat — we are also at the forefront of pioneering sophisticated healthcare innovations that have a positive, global impact, improving and saving lives across the world.
Our core values of atawhaitanga (back each other), noho haepapa (make every day count), kaitiakitanga (play the long game), auahatanga (be a pioneer), and whakawhirinakitanga (keep our promises), guide us in our commitment to excellence.


















