Stock Keeper

Role overview

Vestas is looking for a proactive, well-organised, and safety-minded Stock Keeper to support the Tararua Wind Farm team in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. This position offers the opportunity to build a career in the renewable energy sector with a global organisation focused on clean energy and continuous improvement.

No prior renewable energy experience is required. Candidates with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Keep stock, tools, equipment, and daily service work packs organised and ready for use.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions.
• Work with internal teams and external contacts to keep operations running smoothly.
• Prepare reports and related documentation.
• Support health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Order consumables and tools needed for service work.
• Identify issues, help solve problems, and suggest practical improvements.
• Maintain the site warehouse so it remains tidy, efficient, and safe.
• Take part in stocktake activities and inventory checks.

Required qualifications and capabilities

• Administrative and technology-related skills, including SAP and Microsoft 365.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• A forklift licence, or the willingness and ability to learn forklift operation.

Preferred competencies

• Forklift licence preferred, though not mandatory.
• Dangerous Goods training can be arranged by the employer.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to contribute effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working in demanding and fast-changing situations.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing work conditions.
• Flexibility for intra-state travel.

What Vestas offers

Vestas provides attractive pay and paid leave, the chance to work across multidisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative, accurate, high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Work with a global leader in wind energy solutions.
• Access to strong career development opportunities locally and internationally.
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 18 weeks of paid primary carer leave.
• 3 weeks of paid secondary carer leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equal opportunity and fair hiring

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing its people. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

As part of its fair recruitment process, candidates are asked to remove photos, date of birth, graduation dates, gender pronouns, marital status, and other non-essential personal details from their CV or resume before applying. Selection is based on relevant experience, education, and skills.

The company also reinforces its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds — including those who may not meet every criterion — to consider applying.

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About Vestas

Vestas is a global energy company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of wind turbines onshore and offshore. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and over 40 years of experience, the company has a long history of driving sustainable energy solutions. Vestas employs more than 30,000 people globally and continues to focus on building technologies and solutions for a greener future.