Apprentice Diesel Technician – Earn While You Learn

CablePrice NZ Ltd.; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Paid apprenticeship

Tool allowance

Uniform & PPE provided

OEM training

Job summary

CablePrice NZ Ltd. in Rotorua invites applications for its 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic. You will gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while earning a wage, with structured mentoring and ongoing career development.

Based in Rotorua, you’ll train on heavy mobile equipment, construction and forestry machinery, with brand training and long-term progression opportunities within a safety-first team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to health and safety and the ability to follow training.
• Strong interest in mechanical, technical or hands-on work.
• Willingness to complete a 4-year apprenticeship.
• Good written skills and basic math understanding.
• Energy and focus to study to gain MITO credits.
• Positive attitude, ambition and willingness to learn.
• Valid New Zealand driver’s licence (restricted licence held for 6+ months by Feb 1, 2027).

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform maintenance, servicing and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Work with experienced technicians and receive hands-on coaching.
• Progress through MITO credits and complete the four-year apprenticeship.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Maths basics

Written communication

Drivers licence

Problem solving

Job description

CablePrice NZ Ltd. in Rotorua invites applications for its 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic. You will gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while earning a wage, with structured mentoring and ongoing career development.

Based in Rotorua, you’ll train on heavy mobile equipment, construction and forestry machinery, with brand training and long-term progression opportunities within a safety-first team.