About the role
Join a highly skilled electrical team supporting critical marine and defence operations. This role offers hands-on work across installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on complex electrical systems, from power distribution to propulsion and communication equipment. You will work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, contributing to essential operational readiness.
You will be part of a collaborative, safety-first culture that values continuous improvement and technical excellence. With opportunities to develop new skills, including fibre optics, and exposure to advanced systems, this is an excellent role for an electrician wanting to expand into marine and defence sectors while building long-term career capability.
- $46 per hour (trade certificate essential)
- OT rates paid at 1.5x for first 3 hours and 2x for anything beyond that
- Additional benefits
About you
You are a trade-qualified Electrical Fitter with full registration, confident working across marine, industrial, and defence environments. You thrive on varied installation, maintenance, and fault-finding work, delivering safely to tight deadlines. You read drawings, use test equipment expertly, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. You collaborate, mentor others, and show initiative improving systems and processes. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you take ownership, uphold quality standards, and prioritise health and safety in everything you do. Maintain accurate records and deliver clear technical reports.
Key Required Skills
- Electrical installation and maintenance
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Use of electrical test equipment
- Reading technical drawings and schematics
- Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management and task prioritisation
Key Required Qualifications
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- Full Electrical Practising Licence (NZ registration)
- Experience in marine or industrial electrical environments
- Valid NZ driver licence (forklift endorsement advantageous)