HamiltonJet is a world leader in the design and manufacture of waterjet propulsion systems for high-speed marine vessels. Our products include sophisticated safety-critical electronic control systems that are designed specifically to optimise the benefits that our waterjets provide.
We employ over three hundred people at the factory in Christchurch, New Zealand from engineering, factory machining & assembly, administration, marketing, finance and more.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Leader to join our team. We are on the lookout for a superstar to join our dynamic Christchurch based manufacturing facility, who will be based on site within the factory and is passionate about HSEQ, with a desire to achieve high quality standards, thrive on continuous improvement and be a brilliant people leader.
Role Requirements:
Supporting all business areas in the implementation and strategy of all HSEQ activities.
Develop, drive, and improve HSEQ processes and procedures.
Audit and report on HSEQ activities.
Investigate defects, incidents, and near misses.
Help develop, implement, and maintain a management system which adheres to international standards.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a small team.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Ideally have a minimum of 3 years prior leadership experience.
Qualified internal or lead auditor for ISO 9001, 14001 and/or 45001 would be beneficial.
Knowledge or experience with an engineering discipline is an advantage.
Applications should be made via email to careers@hamiltonjet.nz or call Kristan on 03 903 0315 for a discrete discussion. All applications must include a cover letter, a copy of your CV, and eligibility to work in New Zealand. The successful applicant will be required to undergo both a criminal history check and pre-employment medical including a drug test.
We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Aftersales team within HamiltonJet. This role will support both the aftersales objectives and the broader application of business intelligence across the organisation. Reporting to the Global Aftersales Manager, you will be integral in driving supply chain optimisation, data infrastructure development, digital platforms, and ERP system planning to ensure we meet our operational and customer service goals.
What You Bring:
Previous experience with data infrastructure development – Snowflake or equivalent
A solution-focused mindset with a commitment to driving improvements through data.
The ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple regions.
A curiosity to explore new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
A results-oriented approach, always striving to meet and exceed business targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and manage analytics to drive decision-making for key business metrics and KPIs.
Support global supply chain optimisation through inventory management, demand forecasting, and procurement insights.
Work with cross-functional teams to build and deploy data models and reporting systems that support business intelligence objectives.
Enhance our digital platforms to ensure we deliver timely, accurate, and valuable insights to our customers and distributors.
Contribute to the maintenance and optimisation of ERP systems to ensure accuracy in spares data and order management.
Ready to advance your career and work for a world leading kiwi company? Applications should be made via email to Kristan at careers@hamiltonjet.nz. All applications must include a cover letter, a copy of your CV, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our New Jet Development team. In this role, your hands-on approach and passion for mechanical innovation will shine. You'll play a key role in our collaborative engineering team, contributing to cutting-edge solutions for new product development while continuously improving our systems and processes.
You will focus on designing new waterjets, from initial concept through to manufacturing. This includes developing designs for castings, machined components, fabrications, hydraulic systems, and related assemblies. Your responsibilities will also encompass prototyping, validating designs to ensure performance and reliability, and working closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers during the product introduction phase.
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
Extensive experience in mechanical design, preferably within capital equipment manufacturing involving rotating machinery such as pumps, turbines, generators, engines, or transmission systems.
Strong practical skills and expertise in design for manufacture (DFM), with a proven ability to take designs from prototype to commercialisation.
Proficiency in CAD software, ideally with experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
Solid understanding of first principles calculations and analysis to ensure designs are fit for purpose.
Experience using computer-aided engineering tools, such as finite element analysis (FEA) would be advantageous.
Excellent collaboration, organisational, and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
Five years minimum professional experience.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your application via email to Kristan at careers@hamiltonjet.nz. All applications must include a cover letter, a copy of your CV, proof of qualifications or experience, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.
