Electrical Technician

NZ Electrical Solutions; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Cell phone provided

Laptop provided

Overtime & on‑call allowances

Career development

Job summary

NZ Electrical Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to join our Christchurch team. You will work on Rolleston’s Izone Industrial Park, maintaining and improving a range of industrial electrical and automation systems, including commissioning and post‑construction support.

You’ll have hands‑on industrial site experience, a focus on quality installations, and readiness to see projects through from installation to handover while mentoring apprentices and collaborating

Qualifications

• NZ Electrical Registration with a current Practising Licence.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial construction, installation and commissioning.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across industrial plant and equipment.
• Experience with PLC‑controlled machinery and industrial automation (programming experience is not essential).
• Sound knowledge of motor control systems, including VSDs and soft starters.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial electrical equipment, switchboards, cable systems and control equipment on new and existing industrial sites.
• Support industrial construction projects from installation through to commissioning and customer handover.
• Test and commission electrical equipment, motors, MCCs and control systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Provide post‑construction service, fault finding, preventative maintenance and customer support.
• Fault finding across industrial plant, machinery and OEM equipment.
• Work with motor control systems, including VSDs and soft starters.
• Assist with PLC, automation and control system installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Carry out instrumentation installation and maintenance.

Skills

Industrial fault finding

PLC control experience

Instrumentation experience

VSDs and soft starters

Strong communication skills

Education

NZ Electrical Registration with current Practising Licence

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

Industrial Electrical Technician - Christchurch

We’ve got a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Christchurch crew!

The majority of your work will be based around Rolleston’s Izone Industrial Park, maintaining and improving a wide range of industrial electrical and automation systems. This role offers a great mix of new industrial installations, commissioning, and ongoing post-construction service and maintenance support.

We’re looking for someone with strong hands‑on industrial site experience who enjoys building quality installations and seeing projects through from installation to handover. Commissioning will form an important part of the role—testing, verifying and proving systems operate as intended before providing ongoing support to our customers once sites are operational.

This is a permanent, full‑time position with excellent long‑term career opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team, work on a variety of interesting industrial sites, and have opportunities to continue developing your technical skills in industrial electrical and automation systems.

Installing industrial electrical equipment, switchboards, cable systems and control equipment on new and existing industrial sites.

Supporting industrial construction projects from installation through to commissioning and customer handover.

Testing and commissioning electrical equipment, motors, MCCs and control systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Providing post‑construction service, fault finding, preventative maintenance and customer support.

Fault finding across industrial plant, machinery and OEM equipment.

Working with motor control systems, including VSDs and soft starters.

Assisting with PLC, automation and control system installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Carrying out instrumentation installation and maintenance.

Preparing risk assessments and following safe work practices.

Completing Certificates of Compliance (COCs), Electrical Safety Certificates (ESCs) and other job documentation.

Supporting and mentoring apprentices and junior team members.

Working closely with customers and teammates to deliver quality outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

If you are registered and have the following minimum requirements, we would like to hear from you.

NZ Electrical Registration with a current Practising Licence

Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Proven experience working on industrial electrical installation projects

Strong practical knowledge of industrial construction, installation and commissioning

Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across industrial plant and equipment

Experience with PLC‑controlled machinery and industrial automation (programming experience is not essential)

Sound knowledge of motor control systems, including VSDs and soft starters

Instrumentation experience would be an advantage

Good mechanical aptitude

Strong communication and organisational skills

A positive attitude and genuine team‑first approach

Someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality workmanship, and is keen to keep learning

Willingness to work overtime or participate in an on‑call roster when required

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration, with opportunities for overtime and on‑call allowances.
• A supportive, solutions‑focused team culture.
• Paid birthday leave
• Cell phone and laptop
• Ongoing support, encouragement, and development opportunities
• Work functions

If you’re an experienced industrial electrician or electrical technician looking for a role with variety, great people and genuine opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you. All enquiries will be treated in confidence.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

Please note due to available resources only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.