Heavy Diesel Technician Apprentice

Company :

Terra Industrial New Zealand Limited

Applications are now open for a Terra Cat apprenticeship.   

Our four-year apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to gain a Certificate in Mobile Plant Technology, while learning alongside experienced technicians working on some of New Zealand’s largest and most advanced plant and equipment.

Modern heavy equipment is no longer just mechanical. Today’s technicians work with advanced diagnostics, electronics, onboard technology, compliance systems and specialised tooling. Successful apprentices are people who can learn, adapt and communicate professionally.

So, we want to hear from people who:

• communicate well

• take pride in their work

• can follow process and safety requirements

• are curious about technology

• enjoy solving problems

• work well with others

• are motivated to keep learning

About the Apprenticeship

Starting in January 2027, this four-year programme combines practical, hands-on experience with formal training towards the Australian qualification Mobile Plant Technology Level 3.

You will learn how to:

• inspect, maintain and repair heavy equipment

• use diagnostic systems and technology

• complete service documentation and compliance requirements

• work safely and professionally in workshop and field environments

• deliver high standards of customer service

You must:

• Have completed, or be completing, Year 12 at school

• Hold your restricted drivers license, with the ability to sit your full license by December 2026

• Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident 

We welcome applications from school leavers, career changers and people from a range of backgrounds, who can commit to the four year programme.

Why Terra Cat?

At Terra Cat, apprentices are supported to develop not just technical capability, but professional skills and long-term career opportunities within our business.

You will work alongside experienced people who value safety, teamwork, continuous improvement and doing the job properly.

If you are looking for a career where you can continue learning, work with evolving technology and be part of an industry that keeps New Zealand moving, we would like to hear from you.

Hit the Apply button now and ensure you upload your current CV and a cover letter of no more than one page that:

• Why you are interested in this apprenticeship 

• Gives an example of something that you have committed to and worked hard at to achieve

• What would make you a reliable and valuable apprentice for Terra

• Tells us something interesting about you

For more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 0800 CATJOB (0800228652).