Electrotechnology Trainer

Skills Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Bereavement leave improvement

KiwiSaver 3.5%

SuperLife 2%

Employee referral bonus $500

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid professional development

Job summary

Skills Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Trainer to join our modern Highbrook campus in East Tāmaki. You will deliver theory and practical electrotechnology training, assess learners, and help develop resources to shape New Zealand's future electrical workforce.

The role welcomes those with strong industry knowledge and a passion for developing others; teaching qualifications can be pursued with our support. A collaborative team and ongoing professional development await.

Qualifications

• A current New Zealand Electrical Registration (Full Practising Licence, Inspector's Licence, or an equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification)
• Hold Unit Standard 4098 and Unit Standard 11551, or be working towards them. If you don’t currently hold these, you’ll need to be willing to obtain them with Skills Group’s support as part of your professional development.
• Strong practical experience in the electrical industry
• Ideally, experience in adult education or training (although we can support you to develop in this area)
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with a passion for developing others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with PV solar systems is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical electrotechnology training
• Assess learner competency and provide constructive feedback
• Develop and maintain high-quality training materials and practical learning resources
• Deliver training covering electrical theory, regulations, standards, and industry best practice
• Stay up to date with industry developments and emerging technologies
• Work collaboratively with the wider training team to continuously improve learning programmes

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

PV solar systems

Industry knowledge

Education

NZ Electrical Registration (Full Practising Licence or equivalent)

Unit Standard 4098

Unit Standard 11551

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skills Group is looking for an experienced Electrical Trainer (Tutor) to join our team at our modern Highbrook campus in East Tāmaki.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has built a successful career in the electrical industry and is ready for a new challenge - sharing their expertise, supporting learners and helping shape New Zealand's future electrical workforce.

You’ll deliver engaging theory and practical training, assess learners, and contribute to developing high-quality training resources. No teaching experience? No problem. If you have strong industry knowledge and a passion for developing others, we’ll support you to gain the adult teaching qualifications you need.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical electrotechnology training
• Assess learner competency and provide constructive feedback
• Develop and maintain high-quality training materials and practical learning resources
• Deliver training covering electrical theory, regulations, standards, and industry best practice
• Stay up to date with industry developments and emerging technologies
• Work collaboratively with the wider training team to continuously improve learning programmes

What you’ll bring:

• A current New Zealand Electrical Registration (Full Practising Licence, Inspector's Licence, or an equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification)
• Hold Unit Standard 4098 and Unit Standard 11551, or be working towards them. If you don’t currently hold these, you’ll need to be willing to obtain them with Skills Group’s support as part of your professional development.
• Strong practical experience in the electrical industry
• Ideally, experience in adult education or training (although we can support you to develop in this area)
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with a passion for developing others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with PV solar systems is advantageous

Why join us?

At Skills Group, we’re passionate about developing New Zealand’s future workforce. You’ll join a supportive team where your industry expertise will directly influence the next generation of electrical professionals while continuing to grow your own career.

You’ll enjoy:

• Health & wellbeing: Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance, TELUS Health EAP, and annual flu vaccinations
• Flexible work & leave: Flexible working arrangements, birthday leave, long service leave, and enhanced bereavement leave
• Financial benefits: 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution, 2% SuperLife contribution, and a $500 employee referral bonus
• Learning & development: LinkedIn Learning access, Future Fit development opportunities, paid professional development, and support to gain adult teaching qualifications