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AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world. Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries. AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products. Job Description AFFCO is currently seeking a passionate Improvement Engineer to join their Engineering team. As an Improvement Engineer, you will lead projects from the scoping stage through to the delivery of new or upgraded assets. Your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities, including: Identifying and delivering automation and improvement projects Enhancing engineering and asset maintenance processes, improving reliability and uptime Be involved in engineering procurement The ideal candidate will have project management experience, driving project from scoping stage to delivery of new or amended assets. The ideal candidate will also have some experience with asset maintenance processes. It includes identification and delivery of automation projects. Tasks will include costing, preparation of payback and, depending on size and complexities of the project, project management of the install through to commissioning. You will also need to manage any additional secondary effects to ensure the smooth running of our plants for all our front-line plant process workers. You are to work with both our trades and operations teams to ensure your projections align with their needs. You will also work closely with contractors to scope and tender each project. Key objectives: Identify and propose effective solutions toward the improvement of processing capabilities and process optimization and utilization of plant machinery. Prepare cost saving business cases which include detailed capex preparation, project timelines, cost quotations and payback calculations. Development of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure machinery / product is being utilised effectively and is fit for purpose. Effectively implement change management processes while striving for continuous improvement. Support sites with engineering and maintenance improvements This position is primarily located at Horotiu Head Office in the Waikato region, however, does require frequent domestic travel to sites based on the projects and improvements you are assigned. Qualifications The successful applicants will demonstrate the following: Holds an Engineering degree or other relevant tertiary qualification Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all key stakeholders including the Trades team, operations team and external consultants, contractors and suppliers on a regular basis. Additional information If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about engineering then please apply online now!

As a Principal Cybersecurity Developer at DEFEND, you will play a hands-on role in designing, building, and delivering advanced cybersecurity applications that protect our customers’ environments and enhance DEFEND’s security product offerings. You will lead the development of secure, scalable solutions while actively contributing high-quality code, setting technical direction for complex security projects, and providing guidance to the wider Platform Engineering team. This role thrives in complex environments, translating challenging security needs into practical, high-quality outcomes that deliver real value to DEFEND and our customers.  Key tasks include: Leading the design and implementation of advanced cybersecurity applications and secure systems. Writing and reviewing high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. Defining and maintaining security and development standards, ensuring all solutions align with industry best practices. Translating complex security requirements into technical specifications and working solutions. Mentoring developers on secure coding practices and performing code reviews. Collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to design and deliver integrated security solutions. Requirements 10+ years in technology roles, with at least 3+ years in cybersecurity and leading complex security-focused development projects. Proven experience designing and implementing secure applications using multiple programming languages (C#, Java, Python, Go). Deep knowledge of security vulnerabilities, threat modelling, and mitigation techniques. Experience with designing and implementing API integrations between security tools and platforms. Practical experience with cloud security across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Advanced knowledge of authentication systems, cryptography, and access control mechanisms. Experience with security testing tools and methodologies (SAST, DAST, penetration testing). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines incorporating security practices. Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR). Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear outcomes for customers. A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and guide other developers in secure coding and cybersecurity practices. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP) are desirable. Benefits About DEFEND: We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year! Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care. We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference. What’s great about working for DEFEND? By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors. Work life balance: With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle Career / Professional Development: We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with: Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way Mentors: You’ll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability. Each addition to our team is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas, experiences, and viewpoints.

About the Company Our client is a highly reputable global leader in chain technology, mechanical power transmission, and hydraulic products. Known for quality, customer service, and reliability, they are continuing to expand in New Zealand. This role is based at their Avondale offices and Service Centre and plays a key role in supporting both customers and the wider team. About the Role As the Sales & Customer Support Engineer, you will provide technical and applications support to customers, ensuring accurate product information and efficient order processing. You will also work closely with the Service Centre team, offering technical guidance to meet customer requirements and support effective operations. Skills & Experience * Minimum 5 years' experience in sales support, customer service, and order processing within a technical or engineering environment. * Strong technical skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings. * Proven ability to provide accurate technical advice and solutions to customers. * Experience working in a Service Centre environment. * Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) preferred. * Excellent communication skills (fluent in English), with a customer-first approach. * Knowledge of H&S and workplace safety requirements. If you would like to have a confidential chat, please call Shaima on 0272397538 **Who we are** At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth. With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all communities. **Ready to make your next move?** Apply now to join our team. To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolnewzealand.com Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.

Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become part of a team of passionate travellers and technologists bringing people together, using the world’s leading business travel marketplace. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace the richness of diversity, showing up authentically to create a positive impact.  With offices in New Zealand, Australia, North America, and China, we are thrilled to be expanding our global footprint, landing our new hub in Bengaluru, India. With rapid a growth plan in place for India, we’re hiring people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to help us build a world-class team and product. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for shaping how Serko uses Google Tag Manager, Criteo and marketing automation platforms like Braze to deliver personalised, data-driven experiences across web, email, mobile, and future channels. You’ll help us build a high-quality marketing technology environment that supports growth, experimentation, and customer lifecycle communications. Requirements At Serko, we’re building a modern, scalable platform to transform the way people experience business travel. As we deepen our lifecycle marketing capabilities, we need a Senior Software Engineer – Marketing Technology to help us get the most out of the tools that power personalised, data-driven campaigns. You’ll be embedded in one of our cross-functional product teams within our Product Engineering organisation, with a strong focus on marketing technology initiatives through a dedicated marketing technology track. While your primary focus will be enabling marketing success, you’ll have the support, community, and learning opportunities of our broader engineering organisation. This role is all about getting your hands dirty with implementation: configuring tags, wiring up events, enabling better tracking, and making the marketing engine faster, more measurable, and more compliant. What will you be doing Take ownership of Serko’s Google Tag Manager setup and shape how we use it to enable scalable, structured, and effective tagging. Design and deploy event tracking standards for behavioural data and campaign measurement, shaping Serko’s telemetry libraries and instrumentation systems. Integrate and manage marketing automation tools (e.g. Braze) for lifecycle communications across multiple channels. Support the effective use of marketing analytics platforms via structured tracking and reporting configurations. Collaborate with Marketing on customer audience segmentation, campaign setup, tooling use, and instrumentation best practices. Ensure privacy compliance and maintain high data integrity (e.g. consent management, GDPR). Partner with Data and Engineering teams to align technical architecture with campaign goals. What will you bring Strong experience implementing and managing tagging and analytics tools in production websites (especially GTM). Hands-on configuration experience with marketing automation platforms like Braze. Experience working with digital marketing and retargeting platforms, including tracking custom events, conversions, and funnels. Experience working with marketing attribution systems (e.g. Criteo) to measure and optimise campaign performance. Solid understanding of event tracking principles (client-side and server-side). Confident using JavaScript/TypeScript for implementing marketing tools, tag configurations, and broader engineering integration work. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — you can work effectively with marketers, engineers, and product teams. Familiarity with consent frameworks and data privacy tools (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). Bonus if you have: Experience with data warehousing tools such as BigQuery or Snowflake. Exposure to Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and identity stitching concepts. Familiarity with A/B testing tools and experimentation platforms. Experience working with APIs, webhooks, and data flows between marketing systems. Benefits At Serko we aim to create a place where people can come and do their best work.  This means you’ll be operating in an environment with great tools and support to enable you to perform at the highest level of your abilities, producing high-quality, and delivering innovative and efficient results. Our people are fully engaged, continuously improving, and encouraged to make an impact. Some of the benefits of working at Serko are: A competitive base salary and discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance KiwiSaver covered with employee contributions match up to 3% of salary, and life insurance. Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance, access to confidential support, guidance and counselling service, wellbeing and voluntary leave, and free flu shots. Parental Leave Coverage: 20 weeks on full pay, return-to-work support, plus partners 3 weeks of paid leave. Focus on development: Access to a learning & development platform, committed budget and opportunity for you to own your career pathways. Apply: Hit the ‘apply’ button now, or explore more about what it’s like to work at Serko and all our global opportunities at www.serko.com/careers. Serko is an NZ Immigration Accredited employer and holds the NZ Advanced GenderTick Accreditation.

This varied role will keep you on your toes – from managing goods inwards, dispatching, and packing, to stock control and ensuring accurate records across online systems. You’ll play a key part in keeping everything moving smoothly, so strong organisational skills and attention to detail are a must. What we’re looking for: * Proven experience in warehousing or logistics administration * Confident with online systems and stock management tools * Knowledge of goods inwards, dispatch, and packing processes * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Forklift experience or a licence is a bonus What’s on offer: * Competitive pay * Supportive and down-to-earth team culture * Full-time role with variety in your day * Work with a long-standing, respected Taupo-based engineering company If you’re ready to bring your warehousing skills and admin know-how to a great local employer, we’d love to hear from you. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

Position:  Field Engineer Datacom Location:  Hastings Security Requirements: Must be an NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident Full Time, Permanent Position. Our Why  Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help them to use the power of tech to innovate and grow.  About the Role (Your Why) The Field Engineer is responsible for providing highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. The role is base on-site with one of our key clients. We are an agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs. **Please note: Due to the security requirements of our customers, this role is only available to New Zealand Citizens and/or Permanent Residents having lived in NZ for a minimum of 5 consecutive years ** What You’ll Do: Some of your responsibilities may include: Onsite support across a number of clients (varying locations) – valid NZ driver’s license and your own vehicle desirable. Serving as the company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. Building and supporting end-user devices (PCs, laptops, thin clients, printers, mobiles, tablets). Diagnosing faults / troubleshooting / problem solving. Windows desktop and server and Network support. Building productive working relationships across a variety of colleagues, clients, and suppliers. May include any aspect of field support, and is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking. What You’ll Bring: To be successful in this role you will ideally have had experience in a similar role, with a wide range of general IT skills. You will demonstrate excellent problem solving and communication skills. You’ll need to be a self-starter, with good organisation skills and attention to detail. You should generally bring: 2+ years of relevant IT experience. Experience with installation, diagnoses and repair of pc systems, end user devices and software (e.g. laptops, desktops, tables, Intune, O365, current Windows Operating Systems) Working familiarity with server and networking equipment Ability to work on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organisational goals. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate user needs into a technical solution. Excellent customer relationship building and management skills. Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information across various levels. Why Join Us Here at Datacom? Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.  We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.  We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.  We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.