HVAC Electrician

Tradestaff; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Ongoing opportunities

Supportive environment

Variety of projects

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced HVAC Electrician to work across Wanaka, delivering quality installation, servicing and fault finding. You will join a team that supports safe, reliable systems and high workmanship standards.

Ideal candidates hold current NZ electrical registration, a full NZ driver licence, and proven HVAC/electrical experience. The role offers immediate start and weekly pay, with ongoing opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current NZ electrical registration and practising licence.
• Proven HVAC and electrical experience across installation, servicing and maintenance.
• Full NZ driver licence and reliable transport.
• Ability to read plans and technical specifications.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install HVAC and electrical systems.
• Service and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Carry out preventative maintenance.
• Read plans, schematics and specs.
• Work with other trades and contractors.
• Follow electrical and health & safety requirements.
• Deliver high workmanship standards.

Skills

HVAC experience

Electrical experience

NZ electrical registration

Problem-solving

Reading plans & specs

Driver license

Communication skills

Health & safety compliance

Pre-employment drug test

Tools

Electrical testing tools

HVAC installation tools

Job description

HVAC Electrician We’re looking for an experienced HVAC Electrician for work across Wanaka. This role will suit a capable tradesperson who can confidently handle installation, servicing, maintenance and fault finding while delivering quality workmanship.
Location: Wanaka
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $35–$45 per hour depending on experience, paid weekly

What’s in it for you:

• $40–$50 per hour depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• Variety across HVAC and electrical work
• Opportunity to work across different projects and systems
• Supportive working environment
• Potential for ongoing work

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing HVAC and associated electrical systems
• Servicing and maintaining HVAC equipment
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs
• Carrying out preventative maintenance
• Wiring and connecting HVAC equipment
• Testing systems and identifying performance issues
• Reading plans, schematics and technical specifications
• Working alongside other trades and contractors
• Following relevant electrical and health and safety requirements
• Delivering a high standard of workmanship

What we’re looking for:

• Proven HVAC and electrical experience
• Current NZ electrical registration and practising licence
• Experience installing, servicing and maintaining HVAC systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Confidence reading technical plans and specifications
• Full NZ driver licence
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and able to manage your workload
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.