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Posted 16 July, 2026

Systems and Automation Engineer

Seasonsbest
Ashburton, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: d78d3ead816d9628

Job Description

Season's Best delivers New Zealand-grown vegetables and potato products with fast processing and consistent specs built for busy kitchens, reliable menus, and steady supply. Join Season's Best Ashburton as a Systems & Automation Engineer and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions. Join a100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality. Opportunitiesfor growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations. About the role We are looking for a Systems & Automation Engineer to join the team at our Ashburton plant. This is a Full-time role of 45 hours per week. You will be responsible for optimizing the industrial process of manufacturing while maintaining automated machinery used in the process. You will also be troubleshooting and conducting maintenance activities to optimize the performance of all automated manufacturing machinery in the entire site. Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Leading and working with engineers to install, maintain and troubleshoot control systems and various automation processes. Producing detailed engineering documentation that is clear and concise prepare functional descriptions. Working with stakeholders to define systems requirements. Ensuring that changes reflect the direction of the agreed roadmap, company standards and guidelines. Implementing changes to meet updated requirements and assist with commissioning. Qualifications Engineering tertiary trade qualification. 5 years of relevant experience. Electrical training. High degree of computer literacy. Platform experience (preferred but not essential). Benefits Great working conditions Training provided Generous staff discounts and perks Free on-site parking Staff accommodation options About us Season's Best is part of the Talley's group. Talley's is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, and vegetable products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 12 South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do. There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success. Additional Information Season's Best is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment and random drug screening. Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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