Army - Electrical Fitter

Defence Technology Agency; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary while training

Free access to gyms and swimming pools

Subsidised food and accommodation

Sponsored tertiary study programmes

Job summary

The Defence Technology Agency is seeking individuals to maintain and repair electrical equipment for the Army. Responsibilities include fixing power generation and refrigeration systems, completing safety inspections, and providing technical guidance. Applicants must be 18 years old, and fit for military duties. A four-year apprenticeship will lead to a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering, with competitive salary and benefits, including subsidised accommodation and medical care. Apply by 19 Oct 2026 for the Regular Force.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Must be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical equipment used by the Army.
• Fix power generation, reticulation, and refrigeration systems.
• Complete safety inspections for all operational Army electrical equipment.
• Provide electrical safety education and technical guidance to the command chain on camp.
• Provide maintenance support to units during field exercises.
• Provide logistics and maintenance support to units in deployed operations.
• Maintain operational security and assist with humanitarian relief operations.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical equipment used by the Army.
• Fix power generation, reticulation, and refrigeration systems.
• Complete safety inspections for all operational Army electrical equipment.
• Provide electrical safety education and technical guidance to the command chain on camp.
• Provide maintenance support to units during field exercises.
• Provide logistics and maintenance support to units in deployed operations.
• Maintain operational security and assist with humanitarian relief operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Must be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

Training & Career Path

• Four‑year apprenticeship to NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade).
• Option to work toward a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
• After training, required to give a two‑year return of service to the NZ Army.
• Potential earnings increase with experience and rank.

Benefits

• Competitive salary while training or learning the trade.
• Additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.
• Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae.
• Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels.
• Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Free and subsidised medical and dental care.
• Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases.
• Subsidised insurance cover.

Application

Recruit Regular Force 422, starts 18 Jan 2027 Apply by 19 Oct 2026

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

On deployment, you may provide logistics and maintenance support to units in the field and assist with humanitarian relief, as illustrated by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake response.