Electrical Apprentice

Watercare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship on the North Shore, Auckland. Earn while you learn as you complete a New Zealand Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 4) while gaining hands-on experience in Watercare's Maintenance Delivery team, working on electrical systems across water and wastewater facilities.

You will learn installation, fault diagnosis, testing and will support projects to keep Auckland's essential infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills
• Strong health and safety focus
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when required (exception)
• Interest in electrical systems, engineering, technology or trades
• Desire to work in water industry
• Positive attitude and motivation

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, repair and test electrical equipment and systems at Watercare facilities.
• Read electrical drawings, diagnose faults and carry out testing.
• Support projects to keep Auckland's infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

Skills

Team player

Health and safety

Driver's licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

## Electrical ApprenticeApply: North Shore: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 23, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR101442**He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare** Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata*When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy* There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment. **• Rosedale based** **• $29.90 per hour starting rate with regular pay increases** **• Complete a New Zealand Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 4) while you earn** **• Fixed-term, full-time: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm** We have an exciting **Electrical Apprenticeship** opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to earn while they learn. This programme provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and build a rewarding career while supporting our Maintenance Delivery team in the maintenance, installation, repair, and testing of electrical equipment and systems critical to Watercare's operations. As an Electrical Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience working with electrical systems across Watercare's water and wastewater treatment facilities. You'll learn how to install and maintain equipment, diagnose faults, read electrical drawings, carry out testing, and support projects that help keep Auckland's essential infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. **We're looking for someone who:** • Is a team player with good communication skills • Has a strong health and safety focus • Is willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required (this would be the exception rather than the rule) • Has good literacy and numeracy skills • Has an interest in electrical systems, engineering, technology, or trades • Has a desire to work in the water industry • Enjoys practical problem-solving and hands-on work • Holds a clean, full driver's licence **Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn.** Full training will be provided for the successful applicant. You'll receive industry-leading support while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, gaining valuable practical experience, and developing specialist electrical trade skills. For someone who demonstrates commitment, capability, and drive, there are excellent opportunities for future career growth within Watercare. This is a rare opportunity to join a great team and build a career that makes a real difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. You'll help maintain and improve the electrical systems that support Auckland's water and wastewater infrastructure while working for Aotearoa New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, Watercare. **Health, Safety & Wellbeing**At Watercare, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. **Please note that:** • As part of our pre-employment checks, you'll be required to complete a medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen • Before starting in the role, you'll need to receive several vaccinations to protect you when working around wastewater environments • Watercare will organise and cover the cost of all required medical assessments and vaccinations **Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you**We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers**Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you**We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers**Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply**Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.