Electrician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Commercial installations and streetlighting sit alongside infrastructure, development and essential electrical services in this Queenstown Electrician position. The permanent, full-time role requires sound technical judgement and the ability to organise assigned work with limited supervision.
You will read drawings, install and maintain systems, diagnose faults and coordinate with supervisors and project colleagues. Consistent workmanship and safe practice are expected across changing work environments. Overseas electricians are invited to have their experience assessed for a New Zealand-based career, with registration, qualifications and verifiable trade experience forming important parts of the application.
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Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain commercial building electrical systems and complete installations to project requirements.
- Undertake infrastructure and development assignments, including streetlight installation, servicing and maintenance.
- Interpret drawings, plans and technical specifications and diagnose and repair electrical faults.
- Manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision, maintaining high workmanship standards across projects.
- Observe electrical regulations and workplace safety procedures, using and maintaining tools and equipment safely.
- Communicate with supervisors, project stakeholders and colleagues about the work.
- Adapt to changing project needs and work environments while contributing to a dependable, professional team.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold current EWRB Electrical Registration. Also hold a current New Zealand Practising Licence or be eligible to obtain one.
- Bring 3–5+ years of commercial electrical experience and strong practical knowledge of electrical installation and maintenance.
- Provide verifiable electrician employment history and demonstrate genuine practical electrical capability.
- Be confident making sound technical decisions and working independently, with close attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Communicate well in writing and verbally and collaborate effectively within a small team.
- Take a proactive, dependable and professional approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Have legal eligibility to work in New Zealand or suitability for employer-supported sponsorship.
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