Maintenance Engineering Recruitment

Maintenance Engineering Recruitment

Our specialist consultants have extensive knowledge and expertise in Engineering recruitment in the Pacific and PNG.

We provide a wide array of engineering recruitment solutions, across industries including Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, and Construction for organisations seeking expatriate and national talent. We know this market inside and out, and we are experts in the niche hiring requirements of the finance and legal industry.

Partnering with Peopleconnexion helps you deliver your business results. We provide end to end recruitment assistance bringing you the talent that you can’t find elsewhere and ensuring your brand is equipped to retain its talent long into the future.

Contact us now if you are seeking talent that is fit for tomorrow - today.

Jobs we're hiring for:

Project Health, Safety & Environment Lead

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Join a major player in the energy sector
  • Support major infrastructure projects with a strong safety focus
  • Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and performance.

Lead and promote a strong safety culture across the project site.

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Project Procurement Superintendent

Brisbane QLD

Contract/Temp


  • Brisbane-based role supporting a major PNG mining operation.
  • Lead procurement across a US$250-300M brownfield CAPEX expansion.
  • Senior role with genuine influence on project delivery and commercial outcomes.

Lead procurement for a US$250-300M PNG mine expansion Brisbane-based role delivering major CAPEX projects across processing and marine infrastructure

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Legal Counsel

Port Moresby

Full time


  • World-Class FMCG Brand with a Leading Global Heritage
  • Driving operational excellence across PNG
  • Securing compliance and business growth

Join a global FMCG firm as Legal Counsel (3-5 yrs PQE). Manage corporate compliance, contracts, and risk to drive business growth.

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Head of People & Culture

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Shape people strategy contributing to major regional growth
  • Lead a high-performing team with real influence on executive decisions
  • Make a lasting mark on succession planning and leadership development

Lead People & Culture for a high-growth organisation shaping its future — strategic, commercial, and ready to make a lasting impact? Apply now.

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Mechanical Technician

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Maintain and repair mechanical equipment to support power plant operations
  • Help ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant performance
  • Build your career with a company committed to safety and reliability

Join a dedicated team and help ensure reliable and efficient power generation

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Finance Manager

Full time


  • Executive leadership role reporting directly to the Executive General Manager
  • Lead Finance, IT & Administration across a large-scale mining operation
  • 21/14 FIFO roster, expatriate package, STI, LTI and 3-year contract

Lead Finance, IT & Administration for a major PNG mining operation. Executive leadership role with FIFO lifestyle and expatriate package..

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Associate Director / Senior Relationship Manager - Port Moresby (POM)

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Manage & expand a high-value corporate portfolio across key sectors in POM.
  • Deliver end-to-end banking solutions, from lending to transactional services.
  • Build influence and strengthen relationships within the local business community

Associate Director/Senior RM to manage and grow a major corporate portfolio in Port Moresby, delivering end-to-end banking solutions and market growth

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Expat Opportunity Papua New Guinea - Aviation Experience Essential

Full time


  • Senior Manager - Financial Reporting
  • Senior Manager - Accounts Payable
  • Manager - Engineering Finance

Contribute as a key member of the Finance management team at a leading international airline in Papua New Guinea.

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HR Business Partner

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Leading growing domestic energy and power generation operator in PNG
  • Partners with business leaders to drive strategic growth and multi-site
  • Strategic role in talent management, scaling org, and safety leadership.

An expanding PNG energy company seeks a strategic Senior HRBP with 5-10 years' experience to drive workforce planning, compliance, and change.

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Project Manager - Underground

Brisbane QLD

Contract/Temp


  • Deliver underground infrastructure, ventilation, power, dewatering, and shafts
  • Lead multi-discipline teams through design, procurement and construction
  • FIFO - 3weeks on site; 3 weeks in Australia, good day rates

Lead the delivery of critical underground mining infrastructure, managing major capital projects from design through to commissioning and handover.

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Project Manager - Enabling Works and Site Establishment

Contract/Temp


  • Lead site establishment and enabling works for a major greenfield mine
  • Deliver camps, roads, airstrips, marine, and supporting infrastructure
  • FIFO - 3weeks on site; 3 weeks in Australia, good day rates.

Lead the delivery of critical enabling works for a major greenfield mining project, including camps, roads, marine and site infrastructure.

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Senior Project Manager- Civil Road Construction (PNG)

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Papua New Guinea - FIFO 12:3 or Residential
  • Exciting Project Pipeline in Civil works
  • Competitive Salary + Accommodation, Flights, Medical, Club Membership

Shape the future of PNG's road infrastructure

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Manager - Engineering Finance - Port Moresby

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Partner Engineering on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Ensure IFRS-compliant accounting for assets, inventory, and maintenance reserves
  • Lead controls, reconciliations & Oracle/MRO integration for engineering finance.

Responsible for engineering finance partnering covering aircraft assets, inventory, maintenance costs, and IFRS reporting in an airline.

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Senior Manager - Financial Reporting - Port Moresby

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Lead month-end close and IFRS-compliant financial reporting
  • Oversee statutory, management, and shareholder reporting for the airline
  • Manage balance sheet integrity, audits, and financial reporting controls

Responsible for IFRS-compliant financial reporting, month-end close, and statutory reporting in a complex airline environment.

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Senior Manager - Accounts Payable - Port Moresby

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Rebated air travel with airline and partner airlines
  • Accommodation provided and Visa support provided
  • Lead end-to-end AP operations at a leading national airline

Lead the airline's Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate payments, strong controls, and Oracle Fusion-driven automation.

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Head of People & Culture

Lae

Full time


  • Drive global change through local impact within an iconic FMCG leader
  • Influence PNG's top leadership while building a high-performing culture
  • Master a dual role of high-level strategy and hands-on digital transformation

Transform PNG's workforce as a strategic P&C leader. Drive global change with local impact in a high-growth FMCG environment.

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Food Service and Production Manager - Papua New Guinea

Rest of Islands Region

Full time


  • Generous pay FIFO position with a 3:3 roster
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and operational best practices.
  • Develop, mentor, & manage kitchen teams to deliver exceptional service standards

Lead large-scale catering operations in PNG's mining sector, driving food quality, safety, team development, and service excellence.

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Head of Credit

Port Moresby

Full time


  • Lead credit strategy, governance, and disciplined decisioning
  • Manage portfolio quality, risk detection, and asset performance
  • Provide credit oversight, insight, and lending capability support

Join a leading financial institution as Head of Credit, driving credit strategy, portfolio quality & risk governance to sustain lending growth.

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Why Peopleconnexion PNG?

Peopelconnexion are not your usual recruiters, we offer a different way of doing things through our trademark 30 step recruitment process. Our tried and tested process, ensures we identify high-performing candidates with alignment to your organisation. Our client partnerships don’t stop after candidate placement, we also offer a flexible and comprehensive range of training, HR and payroll services.
When you collaborate with Peopleconnexion you are partnering with a true market master whose primary
goal is the success of your business.

SEGMENTS WE OFTEN RECRUIT FOR:

We will identify high performing individuals who have the relevant manufacturing or mining engineering experience you need, by utilising our extensive industry connections and PNG, Pacific and Expatriate talent pool. We find the best-matched candidates, looking beyond their CV, to understand how their professional work style and experience align with your position goals and company culture.  

  • Manufacturing: Production Plant Manager
  • Site Manager
  • QA Officer/Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Maintenance Planner
  • Maintenance Technician
  • HSE
  • Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / Controls & Instrumentation)

“I’m grateful for the support, advice and assistance”

The best part of my recruitment process, was starting from the beginning of the interview right through until the job selection and even to this date marks one month with Dulux.

The times the consultant and or the team members called to give an update, advice, follow up on on my new role and mostly assisted with guides to assist me with the entire process. It was a great experience too since this was my first time to engage with a recruitment consultant/organization. I’m grateful for the support, advice and assistance.

Candidate

Dulux

“Critical Thinking and Decision Making has been a true multiplier”

Critical Thinking and Decision Making has been a true multiplier, encouraging personal growth through challenges while sparking deeper insights. I’ve also learned invaluable techniques like the Six Thinking Hats.

Program Participant

CPL

“The program highlighted that change leadership is a collaborative effort, not a one-person show”

The program has taught me that change is a marathon, not a race. It emphasised that good leadership is crucial in guiding this process. The program highlighted that change leadership is a collaborative effort, not a one-person show, fostering a team-oriented approach to achieving lasting change.

Program Participant

ICTSI

“Learning the 5 D’s of Delegation has changed how I handle tasks”

It clearly explained the difference between leaders and managers. Learning the 5 D’s of Delegation has changed how I handle tasks. Understanding the 4 functions of a manager gave me a clear structure for my role.

Program Participant

ICTSI

“Leadership Presence helped me realise that the atmosphere I create as a leader significantly affects how people connect and react to my presence”

Leadership Presence helped me realise that the atmosphere I create as a leader significantly affects how people connect and react to my presence. Body Language taught me that actions speak louder than words, and I also gained insights into Personal Branding.

Program Participant

PF

“Dedication to helping me find the right career opportunity”

Lara’s guidance, insights, and dedication to helping me find the right career opportunity have been truly exceptional. It’s been a pleasure working with Lara throughout this process, and I’m immensely grateful for the time and effort she invested in understanding my goals and aspirations. I am pleased to have recently accepted a position that I believe aligns perfectly with my career development objectives. I genuinely appreciate Lara’s efforts in presenting opportunities to me and ensuring I had a broad spectrum of choices. Her expertise and professional approach in the recruitment field have undoubtedly made a positive impact on my job search journey. I have gained valuable insights into the job market, interview strategies, and the nuances of various industries, all thanks to her guidance. Once again, thank you for the invaluable support and assistance.

John Benbow

“Through Inspirational Motivation, I’ve learnt to articulate a compelling vision that inspires and motivates everyone around me”

The program’s focus on Individualised Consideration has helped me understand and support my team members’ unique needs and aspirations. Through Inspirational Motivation, I’ve learnt to articulate a compelling vision that inspires and motivates everyone around me. The emphasis on Idealised Influence has also guided me to lead by example, earning the trust and respect of my colleagues.

Program Participant

ICTSI

“Katrina was so active and supportive in every aspect of her abilities to put me forward”

Katrina helped me to acquire a position in a leading Hotel here in my home country Papua New Guinea. I want to express my appreciation and the impact that this has made, the biggest blessing in my life for family as well. Katrina was so active and supportive in every aspect of her abilities to put me forward for, and become successful in obtaining this role. In every capacity of my heart, thank you for everything, Katrina. I am still in touch and connected with today and will have no hesitation to recommend her and reach out to her in the future if needed.

Eddie

Sous Chef,

“It provided me with comprehensive skills in planning, leading, and controlling”

It provided me with comprehensive skills in planning, leading, and controlling. This program has significantly improved my ability to strategise, inspire my team, and ensure successful outcomes. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Program Participant

ICTSI

“It was informative and included activities that engaged workshop team members”

It was informative and included activities that engaged workshop team members, allowing them to better understand the delivered content.

Program Participant

Nambawan Super

Maintenance Engineering specialists

We value consultative, genuine relationships with our clients and take a long-term view of the market.

Gima

Human Resource Recruitment and Maintenance Engineering Recruitment


Gima has a unique understanding and willingness to take on any challenge and go above and beyond to connect her clients and candidates with the opportunities to further their careers.

Charlotte

Emerging Technologies, Maintenance Engineering Recruitment, Rail Recruitment, Renewables and Resources, Roads and Highways Recruitment, Transport Planning, and Water Recruitment


Charlotte is a passionate and ambitious individual who has extensive sales experience, who enjoys problem solving and maximizing the outcome for the business and clients.

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