Electrical Apprentice

Tradestaff; Hastings; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent role opportunity

Job summary

Tradestaff in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join a growing team. You'll work with experienced electricians, build practical skills, and progress toward becoming fully signed off.

Ideal candidates are in 2nd–3rd year, with hands-on electrical experience, a reliable licence/registration if required, and a willingness to learn in a small, supportive crew.

Qualifications

• Currently in 2nd–3rd year of a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Hands-on electrical experience and basic electrical knowledge.
• Licence/registration applicable to training stage if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Run cables, install fittings, and assist with wiring and terminations.
• Help diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults under supervision.
• Read and work from electrical plans and specs.
• Use electrical tools and testing equipment safely and correctly.
• Work with qualified electricians and team members on site.
• Keep work areas tidy and comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Hands-on electrical experience

2nd–3rd year apprentice

Good communication

Health and safety

Education

Electrical apprenticeship – 2nd/3rd year

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Are you partway through your electrical apprenticeship and ready to build on your experience?

We're looking for an Electrical Apprentice to join a growing company in Hastings. This is a great opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, develop your skills, and continue progressing towards getting signed off.

Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Start date: ASAP

Pay rate: $26-$30 per hour depending on experience paid weekly

About the Role

You'll be joining a small, close-knit team where being reliable, willing to learn, and able to work well with others is important. Ideally, you'll be around halfway through your apprenticeship and already have some practical electrical experience under your belt.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs
• Running cables, installing fittings, and assisting with wiring and terminations
• Helping diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults under appropriate supervision
• Reading and working from electrical plans and job specifications
• Using electrical tools and testing equipment safely and correctly
• Working alongside qualified electricians and other team members on site
• Keeping work areas tidy and following site and electrical safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Around 2nd-3rd year of a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Hands-on electrical experience and a good understanding of basic electrical work
• Current practising licence/registration if applicable to your stage of training
• Full or restricted NZ driver licence and reliable transport
• Strong commitment to health and safetyReliable, motivated, and keen to continue learning
• Able to communicate well and fit into a small, close-knit team

What's in It for You?

• Opportunity to move into a permanent role
• Opportunity to progress your apprenticeship and work towards getting signed off
• Work with a growing company and supportive team
• Competitive $26-$30 hourly rate depending on experience
• Weekly pay through Tradestaff

Why Tradestaff?

We're a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.

We're also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we're committed to high standards and ethical practices.