Engineering and Prototyping Technician

Help turn ideas into working solutions 

Te Pari is looking for a practical, technically minded Engineering & Prototyping Team Member to join our team in Oamaru. 

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building, testing, improving and figuring out better ways to do things. You’ll work across prototypes, jigs, product testing and workshop improvements, helping take ideas from concept through to something that works on the factory floor.  

If you’re the sort of person who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands and making things work better, this could be a great opportunity. 

What you’ll be doing 

You’ll be involved in a varied mix of engineering and development work, including: 

• Building and refining prototype products and systems 
• Designing and building jigs with safety, quality and productivity in mind 
• Testing products to ensure they are effective and meet required safety standards 
• Identifying opportunities for future automation and helping streamline existing processes 
• Supporting workshop improvements and layout changes to improve productivity 
• Completing external contract manufacturing work to a high standard 
• Working closely with the wider Engineering & Development team and other teams to gather feedback and improve solutions 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is technically capable but, just as importantly, practical and solutions-focused. 

You’ll ideally bring: 

• A mechanical, fabrication, engineering or manufacturing background 
• A trade qualification in engineering 
• Proficient at MIG welding 
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills 
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work 
• An interest in robotics, automation and improving manufacturing processes 
• The ability to work through a problem and turn an idea into a practical solution 
• A strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency 
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others 

Experience with automation, prototyping or jig/fixture building would be a real advantage. 

Why Te Pari? 

At Te Pari, we design and manufacture innovative animal handling equipment right here in Oamaru. This role gives you the opportunity to be involved in the hands-on development and improvement of products and manufacturing processes rather than doing the same production work every day. 

You’ll get plenty of variety and the opportunity to contribute ideas, solve real engineering problems and see the results of what you build. 

If you enjoy making, testing, improving and innovating, we’d love to hear from you.