Electrical Technician - Cordis, Auckland

Chuan Spa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining and accommodation discounts

Free overnight stays at overseas Langh

Staff meals provided

Discounted parking

Uniform provided

Milestone service benefits

Career growth opportunities

Pride in NZ’s largest hotel

Job summary

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Engineering team in a hands-on role maintaining hotel electrical systems. This is a permanent full-time position at one of New Zealand’s leading luxury hotels.

You will carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding and minor installations across the property, ensuring safety and reliability while supporting guest operations. NZ work rights and EWRB registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Current EWRB registration and Practising Licence required.
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance or technician role.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience maintaining electrical systems, equipment and building services.
• Good understanding of electrical safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Flexible approach to work and availability across a rotating roster including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and minor installations throughout the hotel.
• Inspecting and maintaining lighting, emergency lighting, power outlets, switches, distribution boards and electrical equipment.
• Responding to electrical faults and breakdowns and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Assisting with the testing and maintenance of emergency power systems, generators and UPS systems.
• Completing scheduled preventative maintenance across the hotel.
• Conducting regular inspections of plant, equipment, guest rooms and building services.
• Identifying potential faults before they impact guests or hotel operations.
• Maintaining accurate electrical maintenance and testing records.
• Responding promptly to guest room maintenance requests.
• Supporting general maintenance across plumbing, HVAC, pumps and motors, fixtures, equipment and other building services.
• Assisting specialist contractors, planned shutdowns, maintenance projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant New Zealand electrical safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Building services

Safety compliance

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Flexible work

Job description

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Positioned in the heart of Auckland's vibrant arts and culture district, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is an award-winning luxury hotel with a large team of passionate professionals building great memories for our guests every day. With 642 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 20 flexible meeting spaces, the hotel has been part of Auckland’s landscape for decades. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in fostering the long-term growth of New Zealand’s Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards 2024) and contribute to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. With great perks and a welcoming work culture, Cordis, Auckland delivers an inspirational environment to grow and develop your skills on your hospitality journey.

Electrical Technician | Permanent Full Time | Full availability required |$80,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

(Please note that you must already have work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role)

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Engineering team at Cordis, Auckland. This is a hands‑on role responsible for maintaining the hotel's electrical systems and equipment, responding to faults and supporting the wider maintenance requirements of a busy five‑star hotel.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and minor installations throughout the hotel
• Inspecting and maintaining lighting, emergency lighting, power outlets, switches, distribution boards and electrical equipment
• Responding to electrical faults and breakdowns and taking appropriate corrective action
• Assisting with the testing and maintenance of emergency power systems, generators and UPS systems
• Completing scheduled preventative maintenance across the hotel
• Conducting regular inspections of plant, equipment, guest rooms and building services
• Identifying potential faults before they impact guests or hotel operations
• Maintaining accurate electrical maintenance and testing records
• Responding promptly to guest room maintenance requests
• Supporting general maintenance across plumbing, HVAC, pumps and motors, fixtures, equipment and other building services
• Assisting specialist contractors, planned shutdowns, maintenance projects and equipment upgrades
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant New Zealand electrical safety requirements

Our Ideal Candidate

• Current EWRB registration and Practising Licence – this is an essential requirement for the role
• Previous experience in an electrical maintenance or technician role
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Experience maintaining electrical systems, equipment and building services
• Good understanding of electrical safety requirements and safe working practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong time management skills and a sense of urgency
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Comfortable working within a busy operational environment
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Full flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required

What we offer

• Discounts on dining and accommodation
• Free nights at our overseas hotels
• Staff meals provided
• Discounted parking ($6 per day)
• Freshly pressed uniform provided each shift
• Milestone Service benefits
• Opportunities to grow your career within Langham Hospitality Group
• Be proud to work at New Zealand’s largest hotel

If you are an experienced Electrical Technician looking for a varied, hands‑on role within a large hotel environment, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the property, please visit:https://www.cordishotels.com/en/auckland/