Registered Industrial Electrician
Job reference : 60466782
Job Type : Permanent
Pay : $110000 - $120000 per annum
Location : Invercargill, Southland
Posted on : 22-07-2026
Work on some of New Zealand's largest industrial plant and equipment while enjoying real work life balance
Enterprise Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of New Zealand's largest industrial employers to recruit an Industrial Electrician to join a high-performing maintenance team.
Operating within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Southland, this is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, long-term career security, and the chance to work on complex industrial plant and equipment in a safety-focused workplace.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
About You
To be successful you will have:
What's on Offer
Attractive remuneration package including:
This is an opportunity to join a leading industrial employer while building a life in one of New Zealand's most liveable regions. Southland offers strong community connections, excellent schooling options, affordable property and endless outdoor pursuits, making it an ideal location for a better balance between work and life.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship and international relocation assistance are not available for this position
For a confidential discussion please contact Keir Morrison or apply now.
Operating within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Southland, this is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, long-term career security, and the chance to work on complex industrial plant and equipment in a safety-focused workplace.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
- Planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Fault finding and diagnostics across industrial electrical systems
- Maintaining cranes, motors, drives and production equipment
- Supporting equipment reliability and plant performance
- Working collaboratively within a skilled maintenance team
- Mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge where required
About You
To be successful you will have:
- Current New Zealand Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) practising licence, or an Australian equivalent.
- NZ Level 4 electrical trade qualification (or NZQA assessed equivalent)
- Strong industrial, manufacturing, mining or heavy process experience
- Advanced fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working on large-scale production equipment
- Strong understanding of industrial health and safety systems, , isolation, risk assessments and safe work practices.
- The ability to work rotating shift rosters
What's on Offer
Attractive remuneration package including:
- Up to $100k/pa base + $21,400 applicable shift allowance
- 10% employer superannuation contribution
- Annual bonus programme
- Southern Cross medical insurance
- Free transport & uniform service
- Employee share programme
- Genuine career development and pathways within a global organisation
- Relocation assistance is available
This is an opportunity to join a leading industrial employer while building a life in one of New Zealand's most liveable regions. Southland offers strong community connections, excellent schooling options, affordable property and endless outdoor pursuits, making it an ideal location for a better balance between work and life.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship and international relocation assistance are not available for this position
For a confidential discussion please contact Keir Morrison or apply now.