Wheelchair Technician

• Put your technical skills to work making a real difference in people’s mobility and independence every day.
• Join a hands-on, purpose-driven team where problem-solving and craftsmanship truly matter.
• Be part of a service that keeps essential equipment moving—fast turnaround, real impact, and continuous improvement.

Ko wai mātau | Who we are

Enable New Zealand is a Crown-owned entity on a mission; to support disabled people and their whānau to live everyday lives in their communities. We do this by effectively managing access to equipment, modifications and information services for disabled people and their whānau on behalf of Disability Support Services (DSS) – Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

With our head office centrally located in Palmerston North, we deliver services to thousands of New Zealanders each year as Aotearoa's largest disability equipment provider. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for a Wheelchair Technician to assist with the provision of efficient and effective equipment repair and refurbishments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an opportunity to utilise their experience in the repair, refurbish and maintenance of both and manual and powered wheelchairs and equipment.

Ngā mahi haepapa | Role responsibilities

• Undertaking repair and maintenance of issued equipment
• Assess wheelchairs and identify problems and solutions available
• Fitting upholstery, components and accessories
• Assist at wheelchair and seating outreach days
• Contribute to the setting of goals and objectives relevant for the ENZ wheelchair service in consultation with the Warehouse & Logistics leadership team
• Meet and exceed expected turnaround processing times
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• And much more.!

We are looking for someone with knowledge of modifications and their impact on the function of wheelchair design. You will also be experienced in repairing, refurbishing and maintaining both manual and powered wheelchairs and equipment. Bringing your eye for detail, ability to problem solve and work effectively and collaboratively within teams is a must!

Applications close: Sunday, 24 May 2026 

To learn more about the role itself, you can view the job description on BambooHR. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit the Enable New Zealand website. 

Please note: You must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa to apply.