Calling all Process Control Technicians, Instrumentation Automation & Control Technicians - Wells wants you for work in the Waikato region. Join our family-owned business and make your mark.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Waikato area for a Process Control & Instrument Technician.

At Wells our people are at the heart of all we do and we recognize that we need more great people with the skills to take our business forward. We have an attractive remuneration package on offer for the right person including training and development plans for further career advancement.

Wells is a dynamic family-owned business that prides itself on being known as the electrical industry service provider of choice. With over 400 electrical industry professionals we know that people safety and sustainable futures are the most important aspects of our business. That is why these values are factored into every decision we make.

Wells work with some of NZ’s largest food beverage power and energy companies and have a significant number of contracts across the electrical and instrumentation industry. We have positioned ourselves to be a part of future where growth is exceeding expectations.

We are looking for people with the following qualifications:

Electrical / Instrument Technician experience with either

  • New Zealand Electrical & Instrumentation Automation qualification / registration, or
  • Overseas Diploma with Engineering (Level 6) Electronic Engineering or higher qualification (with a minimum of 6 months) New Zealand practical experience, or
  • NZQA IMC Level 4 ( a minimum of 3 years practical experience), or 
  • A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the credit & knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) Electronic Engineering or higher


The following skills are preferable:

  • A positive and constructive attitude
  • Demonstrated keenness for continuous improvement
  • Skilled in dealing with the public
  • Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health & safety requirements
  • Confidence to work outdoors without direct supervision
  • Good level of health & fitness
  • Clean driver licence
  • Numeracy literacy and accurate data entry
  • Using hand tools
  • Able to prioritize and organize work to meet targets

You would typically work a 40 hour week (with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours payable if in the highly unlikely event there were fewer than 40 hours per week) at a rate between $38 and $42 per hour dependent on your qualifications, experience and skills.

If you are in the electrical instrumentation automation & control industry and looking for a role where you will feel valued and make a difference in your career then please apply with a covering letter and your CV for this exciting position.

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