At Halo Systems we design smart automation and control solutions that support agriculture, water, wastewater, environmental, and industrial operations across New Zealand. Our systems help customers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably - and we’re continuing to grow.
We’re looking for an Automation Application Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team, designing, developing, testing, and commissioning automation and control solutions used in real-world environments.
You’ll work across systems involving pumps, motors, valves, telemetry, sensors, irrigation, hydraulics, and process control equipment - developing reliable automation logic and troubleshooting issues in the field.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Customer Success, contractors, and customers to deliver practical, scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include:
You’re a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys problem-solving and understanding how systems operate in the field. You bring strong troubleshooting capability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Ideally, you will have:
Why Join HALO Systems?
If you enjoy practical engineering, solving technical challenges, and delivering reliable automation solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

We've been helping New Zealand businesses build better teams and improve staff performance for nearly 15 years.
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