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:

Data Analytics Manager - Collections & Recoveries

Port Moresby

Full time


    Lead data-driven collections & recoveries strategy, delivering insights, optimising portfolio performance, and strengthening credit risk outcomes.

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    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)

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    Program Participant

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    I’ve learned from the training valuable insights into the scope of change and its effects on people. It emphasised how culture acts as a catalyst for change, showing that transitioning from old practices to new ones can be quite challenging. Furthermore, it helped me develop a clearer understanding of my personal brand and the key elements of effective communication, significantly enhancing my leadership presence.

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    Quantity Surveyor,

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    Program Participant

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    Tim

    Candidate,

    “Self-leadership has given me deeper insights into myself and highlighted the importance of self-awareness”

    It helped me to understand more about self-leadership and has given me deeper insights into myself and highlighted the importance of self-awareness. Developing my elevated speech has boosted my confidence, allowing me to communicate more effectively and persuasively. The emphasis on emotional intelligence has been invaluable, helping me to better understand my role and enhance my interactions at work.

    Program Participant

    ICTSI

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    It’s worth taking, providing valuable insights into enhancing coaching techniques and becoming a better communicator with others.

    Program Participant

    Nambawan Super

    “The program has equipped me with essential skills to implement and sustain change by embedding it into our organizational culture”

    The program has equipped me with essential skills to implement and sustain change by embedding it into our organizational culture. It taught me how to engage and enable the entire organization, fostering short-term wins that drive long-term success. Learning to create a climate for change through developing a clear change vision and instilling a sense of urgency has been pivotal in our strategic initiatives.

    Program Participant

    ICTSI

    “Energy and enthusiasm”

    I admire Aaron’s energy and enthusiasm for his profession. Aaron is friendly and helpful, he ensured I was kept informed every step of the way and provide me with information required to be successful. He has been a mentor through out the entire process of my recruitment and I am truly appreciative for his support and coordination with the recruitment.

    Candidate

    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.

    Are you ready to take your team to next level?

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