Electrician

Canstaff; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top rates of pay

Work-life balance

Owner-led culture

Job summary

Canstaff is assisting a well-established, owner-operated electrical company in Queenstown to find a skilled electrician. You will handle varied commercial and residential electrical work, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Join a tight-knit team, work across the Queenstown and Southern Lakes region, and enjoy top pay based on skills and experience, plus a culture that values humour and collaboration.

Qualifications

• NZ registration and practising licence are essential.
• Proven experience in commercial and residential electrical work.
• Strong workmanship and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out varied commercial and residential electrical work.
• Deliver high-quality installations and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with the owner and small team.
• Manage projects across Queenstown and the Southern Lakes region.

Skills

Electrical installation

Independent worker

Strong communication

Teamwork

Culture fit

Education

NZ Full Electrical Registration

NZ Practising Licence

Tools

Electrical tools & equipment

Job description

Power up your career in the Southern Lakes. Join the team!

Southern Lakes are calling!

Ready to take your electrical career somewhere better?

Our client is a well-established, small owner-operated electrical company based in stunning Queenstown. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and a great team culture, they specialise in both commercial and residential projects across the region.

This is your opportunity to join a tight-knit team where your skills are valued, your work-life balance matters, and your lifestyle can truly match the beauty of where you live.

About the Role:

• Varied commercial and residential electrical work
• High-quality installations and maintenance
• Working closely with the owner and a supportive small team
• Projects located throughout the Queenstown & Southern Lakes region

What We’re Looking For:

• NZ Full Electrical Registration (essential)
• Current NZ Practising Licence
• Strong technical skills and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• A good sense of humour – culture fit is important!

What’s on Offer:

• Top rates of pay, above most other regions in NZ (based on skills and experience)
• Strong demand in the market = excellent earning potential
• Genuine work-life balance
• Supportive, owner-led company culture

The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand Queenstown!