Electrician

Tradestaff; Otago; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship opportunities

Long-term opportunities

South Island lifestyle

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Electricians for long‑term residential and commercial roles across Dunedin and Queenstown.

We welcome candidates in New Zealand or relocating south, with sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants. You’ll need EWRB registration or be progressing through NZ registration, own hand tools, and a valid practising licence. Great projects and the South Island lifestyle await.

Qualifications

• We require EWRB registration and a current practising licence, or progression through NZ registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and commercial wiring work on projects.
• Read plans and ensure correct installation of electrical systems.
• Install and connect electrical equipment and lighting fixtures.
• Carry out testing and verification and document results.
• Complete Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Residential wiring

Commercial wiring

Switchboards

Lighting and outlets

Power distribution

Fault-finding

Testing and verification

Reading plans/specs

Equipment installation

COCs (Certificate of Compliance)

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

SPARKIES WANTED – DUNEDIN & QUEENSTOWN

Qualified Electrician and ready for a change?

Tradestaff is looking for experienced Electricians for long-term residential and commercial opportunities across Dunedin and Queenstown.

Whether you’re already in New Zealand, looking to relocate south, or need sponsorship with an accredited employer, we’d like to hear from you.

$30–$40/hr depending on experience

• Residential + commercial projects
• Dunedin & Queenstown
• Sponsorship opportunities for suitable candidates
• Long‑term work with established contractors
• Great projects + an awesome South Island lifestyle

What we’re looking for

We want sparkies who are hands‑on, reliable and confident in their trade, with solid experience across areas such as:

• Residential and commercial wiring
• Switchboards, lighting, outlets and power distribution
• Fault‑finding and electrical repairs
• Testing and verification
• Reading plans, drawings and specifications
• Installing and connecting electrical equipment
• Completing Certificates of Compliance (COC’s)
• Preventative maintenance and servicing

You’ll have EWRB registration and a current practising licence, or already be progressing through the New Zealand registration process.

You’ll also need your own hand tools, reliable transport, good recent work references and a strong approach to Health & Safety.

Need sponsorship?

Tradestaff is an accredited employer and we can consider sponsorship opportunities for suitable experienced candidates.

If you’re currently in New Zealand on a AEWV visa, get in touch and let’s see what options may be available.

Why Dunedin or Queenstown?

Swap the traffic for mountains, beaches, shorter commutes and some of the best scenery in New Zealand.

Queenstown – incredible lifestyle, mountains on your doorstep and plenty happening year‑round.

Dunedin – great character, beaches, a relaxed pace of life and solid long‑term work opportunities.

If you know your trade, take pride in your work and are ready to get on the tools, we want to hear from you.