Electrician, Building and Engineering, 1.0 FTE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gisborne Hospital is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our Building & Engineering Services team. In this hands-on role, you will undertake electrical installations, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and repairs across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti facilities, ensuring safe, reliable operation of hospital electrical infrastructure.

You will bring NZ Registered Electrician status, a current Electrical Practising Licence, at least 5 years in industrial or

Qualifications

• Current NZ Registered Electrician with a current Electrical Practising Licence.
• Minimum 5 years' practical experience in industrial or commercial electrical environments.
• Sound knowledge of NZ and Australian electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance and problem solving skills.
• Identify hazards and proactively manage risks in the workplace.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Current full driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and repairs across Gisborne Hospital facilities.
• Ensure hospital buildings, plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently.
• Comply with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Support safe patient care and staff safety through reliable electrical systems.

Skills

NZ Registered Electrician

Electrical Practising Licence

5+ years in industrial/commercial),

Standards/regulations knowledge (NZ/AU

Diagrams and schematics interpretation

Fault-finding and problem solving

Hazard identification and risk control

HVAC/refrigeration basics

Full driver's licence

Communication, teamwork and safety

Job description

Gisborne Hospital

Full-time Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our Building & Engineering Services team at Gisborne Hospital. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, testing, fault‑finding, and repairs across Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti facilities. You will ensure hospital buildings, plant, and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. This role is critical to maintaining essential infrastructure that supports the delivery of healthcare services across the region.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Building & Engineering Services team is part of the Logistics Group and provides essential maintenance and engineering support across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti facilities. The team is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of hospital infrastructure and services, contributing directly to quality patient care and staff safety.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne, click here. More information about our Region see here.

About you

• Current New Zealand Registered Electrician status with a current Electrical Practising Licence.
• At least 5 years' practical experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical environments.
• Sound knowledge of Australian and New Zealand electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong fault‑finding, maintenance, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to identify hazards and proactively manage risks in the workplace.
• A basic understanding of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• A current full driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and health and safety.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.