Yard Design CAD Drafter

Location

Oamaru

Date posted

2 March 2026

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On Site

Team

Production

About us

Te Pari is a family-owned, globally recognised manufacturer of livestock handling and animal management systems. We are seeking a Yard Design CAD Drafter with proven technical expertise to design stock yards to customer requirements.

This is a full-time position (Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm) based at our Oamaru facility. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Design stock yards to Sales team/Customers requirements using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
  • Work closely with our Sales team and Project Manager to ensure accuracy in the designs
  • Creation of drawings and renders
  • Ensure BOM's are true and correct
  • Preparation and maintenance of CAD documentation, drawings, and associated quality control to industry-leading standards 

About You:

You’ll bring both technical know-how and practical experience.

Ideally, you will have: 

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • CAD rendering software experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • An agricultural background highly desirable  

What We Offer: 

  • A secure, permanent role within a growing global business
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and design practices
  • A collaborative and professional team environment
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Consistent weekday hours with weekends free 

If you have the technical capability and drive to contribute to product innovation in a global engineering business, we invite you to apply now

Benefits:

  • $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Ashleigh Ludemann

HR Manager

E:ashleigh.ludemann@tepari.com

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