Switchboard Electrician to Test Engineer – Auckland

Refocus Recruitment Ltd; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-on-one mentoring

Career progression

Stable long-term role

Modern workshop

Job summary

Refocus Recruitment Ltd in Auckland west is seeking a tradesperson with switchboard building experience to join our client’s team. You'll begin by building and wiring LV switchboards and MCCs to drawings, while learning the test and inspection process alongside the current Test Engineer.

The role offers structured mentoring, a clear path to becoming a Test Engineer, and the chance to work on premium projects in a modern workshop with long-term stability.

Qualifications

• NZ registered Electrician or Electrical Engineer with a current EWRB practising licence.
• Hands-on switchboard or panel building experience, ideally industrial boards and MCCs.
• Confidence reading electrical schematics and GA drawings.
• Some testing experience is a plus, but the drive to learn matters more.
• A methodical, accurate approach and a high standard of workmanship.
• Ambition to grow beyond the tools into a technical, quality-focused role.
• A current NZ driver's licence and the right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire LV switchboards, distribution boards and MCCs to drawings and specifications.
• Learn the full testing and inspection process alongside the current Test Engineer.
• Carry out point-to-point, insulation resistance, continuity and functional testing.
• Test PLC, automation and control circuits, VSDs, soft starters and metering.
• Complete test records, QA documentation and final sign-off.
• Work with the engineering and drafting team to resolve issues before boards leave the workshop.
• Gradually take ownership of testing as your skills and confidence grow.

Skills

Switchboard build

Electrical schematics

Test experience

Attention to detail

NZ work rights

Education

NZ registered Electrician or Electrical Engineer with EWRB licence

Job description

• switchboard electrician test engineer auckland

Switchboard Electrician to Test Engineer – Auckland

Auckland West

Posted

5 October 2026

Job Reference: Ref # 355

Job Reference: Ref # 355

About our client
Our client is a respected Auckland switchboard manufacturer known for high-quality, custom-engineered switchboards and motor control centres (MCCs). Their boards go into some of New Zealand's most significant commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, where quality and reliability are not negotiable. With a strong forward workload they're looking for a registered electrician experienced in switchboard building ready to take the next step in their career development.

The opportunity
This is a genuine progression role. You'll start out using your switchboard experience on the build side. Alongside that, you'll work directly with the company's experienced Test Engineer, who will train and mentor you. The aim is for you to step into the Test Engineer position yourself.
It suits someone who already builds a tidy board and now wants to be the one who signs it off.

What you'll do

• Build and wire LV switchboards, distribution boards and MCCs to drawings and specifications
• Learn the full testing and inspection process alongside the current Test Engineer
• Carry out point-to-point, insulation resistance, continuity and functional testing
• Test PLC, automation and control circuits, VSDs, soft starters and metering
• Complete test records, QA documentation and final sign-off
• Work with the engineering and drafting team to resolve issues before boards leave the workshop
• Gradually take ownership of testing as your skills and confidence grow

What you'll bring

• NZ registered Electrician or Electrical Engineer with a current EWRB practising licence
• Hands-on switchboard or panel building experience, ideally industrial boards and MCCs
• Confidence reading electrical schematics and GA drawings
• Some testing experience is a plus, but the drive to learn matters more
• A methodical, accurate approach and a high standard of workmanship
• Ambition to grow beyond the tools into a technical, quality-focused role
• A current NZ driver's licence and the right to work in New Zealand

What's on offer

• A clear career path from switchboard electrician to Test Engineer
• One-on-one training and mentoring from an experienced Test Engineer
• Competitive pay that grows with your skills and responsibility
• Premium builds for high-profile projects, work you'll be proud to sign off
• A modern, well-equipped workshop
• A stable, long-term role with a strong pipeline of work
• A supportive team that values quality and invests in its people
  

To apply for this role complete the form below or forward your CV in the strictest confidence to Gary McKinney at [e-mail] or if you wish to talk initially call Gary on 021 1278 292 .