Maintenance Planner

Description

Summary: The Maintenance Planner supports the Maintenance Department in maximizing plant and resource availability by coordinating work, improving workforce effectiveness, and optimizing asset downtime. Highlights: 1. Work for a stable, reliable, 100% Kiwi-owned organisation 2. Opportunity to develop and advance your career 3. Enthusiastic team genuinely caring about their people Maintenance Planner - AWARUA * Work for a stable, reliable, 100% Kiwi-owned organisation * Ballance are a learning organisation and we offer some of the best onsite training and development in the industry. * Competitive remuneration + free Medical and Life Insurance WHY BALLANCE? We are an enthusiastic team that understand the importance of the role our organisation plays in the Agricultural sector. Ballance genuinely care about our people and we know they work hard for us which is why we try and practice flexibility where we can, and ensure we have fun! We also offer: * Free Medical, Life, Income Insurance * Competitive remuneration * Loads of opportunities to develop and advance your career * Access to free counselling and support services ABOUT THE ROLE  As a Maintenance Planner, you'll work closely with our Production and Maintenance stakeholders to deliver a safe and reliable plant. Your primary role will involve: * Provide planning support to the Maintenance Department in order to maximise plant and resource availability at the most economical Cost * Working with Production Stakeholders to understand Scope and priorities of work requests to minimise business risks. * Improve maintenance work force effectiveness by eliminating potential for delays and obstacles through accurate planning and coordination of parts, resources and windows. * Plan Preventative and Corrective activity in Weekly and longer term horizons to optimise asset downtime by coordinating between all relevant stakeholders * Plans work for quality and efficiency and contributes to the effective utilization of the maintenance budget * Utilises the CMMS (SAP) to manage all related Asset data meeting to the necessary quality requirements * Seek opportunities to systemise Asset information to ensure future iterations of work are executed as efficiently as allowable (Plans, BoM, Inventory). We are big on Health and Safety as we know we all have a collective effort in helping to get each other home safe. This role is primarily a daytime role, however there is a shared requirement for rostered nights along with some additional hours work to provide maximum plant availability.  ABOUT YOU We are keen to hear from individuals that are excited about and can contribute to, a positive team environment. You know how to have a laugh but get the work done and you are flexible and adaptable to changing work demands. You also: * Have a strong commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team and the environment * Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification (L4) or demonstrated experience in similar role with related qualification * Strong knowledge and demonstrated pragmatic application of Maintenance Planning tools and methodologies * A good level of physical fitness and ability to work with heavy equipment  * Practical knowledge and understanding in the use of a CMMS, SAP experience will be an advantage * Ability to build relationships quickly with internal and external stakeholders * Detail focus with an eye for Risk Management ABOUT US We’re a 100% kiwi-owned cooperative and committed to working alongside our communities and customers to create a strong, sustainable future for all New Zealanders. And we aren't just about fertiliser. We offer a range of science-based nutrient products, services, and advice tailored specifically for our farmers and growers. It's important to us that they can count on us to deliver the productivity and results they need both on and off-farm, while minimising their environmental footprint. We're a down-to-earth bunch with passion for what we do and how we do it. We work together as a team and our culture is built upon the foundations of our Values -  Bravery, Honesty, Connection and Imagination. Our team knows what it means to get a good days work done and we love to reward them for it. In our team, the laughter always flows and the BBQ is always hot!  We believe that by helping you reach your potential we'll reach ours.  We're proud of where we've come from, excited about what we're doing, and passionate about where we're going.  We'd love to have you join us on our journey to an even greater future. Applications close 21 May 2026