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Electrician
- Salary$50 - $54 per hour
- LocationRotorua
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Electrical/ Air Conditioning
- Reference316525
Electrician
Tradestaff is looking for an NZ Registered Electrician to join a major solar farm project in Ruakaka. Put your electrical skills to work on a large-scale renewable-energy development with the potential for 40+ hours per week depending on project requirements.
Location: Ruakaka, Whangārei
Start date: October
Pay rate: $50–$54 per hour + weekly pay
What You’ll Be Doing
Why 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.
Tradestaff is looking for an NZ Registered Electrician to join a major solar farm project in Ruakaka. Put your electrical skills to work on a large-scale renewable-energy development with the potential for 40+ hours per week depending on project requirements.
Location: Ruakaka, Whangārei
Start date: October
Pay rate: $50–$54 per hour + weekly pay
What You’ll Be Doing
- Install electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures and associated components
- Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers and other electrical systems
- Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using appropriate equipment
- Diagnose electrical faults and carry out required repairs
- Inspect installations for defects, hazards and compliance requirements
- Read plans and specifications to determine installation requirements
- Complete electrical maintenance and project-related work as required
- NZ Registered Electrician with a current EWRB Electrical Practising Licence
- Relevant commercial, industrial, infrastructure or solar electrical experience
- Strong electrical installation, testing and fault-finding skills
- Confidence reading plans, specifications and technical documentation
- Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Reliable, practical and able to work effectively within a project team
- Gain valuable experience on a large-scale solar farm development
- Build your exposure to the growing renewable-energy sector
- Project currently expected to run until approximately May, subject to project requirements
- Potential for 40+ hours per week depending on project requirements, although hours are not guaranteed
- Work alongside experienced electrical and construction crews
- PPE provided where required
- Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment
Why 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.