Apprentice Technician/ Diesel Mechanic - Wellington

CablePrice NZ Ltd.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn – paid Apprentish

Fortnightly tool allowance

Full uniform and PPE

OEM training

Career development & promotion from内部

Job summary

CablePrice New Zealand in Wellington invites applicants to join its 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic, earning a nationally recognised trade qualification while you learn.

You’ll gain hands-on experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, construction and forestry machinery, with brand training, mentoring from seasoned technicians and a clear path to long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Commitment to health and safety is the top priority.
• Strong interest in mechanical, technical or hands-on work.
• Willingness to complete a 4-year apprenticeship.
• Written skills and understanding of basic mathematics.
• Energy and focus to study to gain MITO credits.
• Positive attitude with ambition and willingness to learn.
• Driver's Licence; held at least a restricted licence for six months by 1 February 2027.
• Can-do attitude; willing to explore solutions and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy machinery.
• Learn from experienced technicians with mentoring and support.
• Receive brand training and join a structured apprenticeship program.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Technical aptitude

Hands-on mindset

Driver's Licence

Education

MITO credits

Job description

Ready to kickstart your career—and get paid while you learn a trade?

At CablePrice New Zealand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We supply world-class construction and forestry equipment across New Zealand, supported by a team focused on safety, hands‑on training, and long‑term career development.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic and earn a nationally recognised trade qualification while you learn. Based in Wellington, you’ll gain hands‑on experience maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy mobile equipment, construction and forestry machinery.

This role is suitable for someone wanting to build their future with CablePrice, with full brand training provided, we invest in our employees with ongoing coaching, training, and career development as well as succession planning and promotion from within.

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians who will mentor and support you through every stage of your apprenticeship.

Start date: February 2027

What we’re looking for

• Commitment to heath and safety. It is our number one priority at CablePrice. We look after ourselves and each other
• Strong interest in mechanical, technical or hands‑on work
• Willingness to complete a 4-year apprenticeship
• Written skills of a good standard and an understanding of basic mathematics
• Energy and the focus to study as required to gain MITO credits
• Positive attitude with ambition, determination, and willingness to learn
• Drivers Licence. You must have held at least a restricted licence for a minimum of six months as of 1 February 2027
• Like our machines, you're not easily stopped by an obstacle. Your "can do" attitude means you'll keep looking for answers, trying different approaches, and finding practical solutions

What’s in It for You

• No student loan
• Earn while you learn – paid apprenticeship + nationally recognised trade qualification
• Training & Career Development Opportunities: A structured apprentice programme with loads of support and hands‑on action
• Fortnightly tool allowance, plus full uniform and PPE
• OEM training on industry‑leading machinery and systems
• Supportive, safety‑first team culture
• Stability: Work for a well‑established, reputable company in a permanent full‑time position (40 hour week) with long‑term job security and career progression

Recruitment Process - We Keep It Simple and Supportive:

1. Online application
2. Pre-recorded video interview
3. Face‑to‑face interview
4. Pre‑employment checks (including medical, drug testing and conviction history)

Applications close on Sunday 11th October 2026.