Trade Qualified Electrician – Weekend Role
As Niagara Sawmilling celebrates 90 years of operation, we remain a trusted name in New Zealand’s timber industry—built on a foundation of innovation, craftsmanship, and a people-first approach. We're proud to offer meaningful opportunities to those who want to be part of a team that values integrity, ownership, and doing things right.
We now have a rare opportunity for a skilled Electrical Tradesman to join our weekend maintenance team at our Kennington site, just 10 minutes east of Invercargill.
What We Are Offering:
- Permanent, full-time position
- Weekend-based schedule: Hours available across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (flexible work patterns available to suit your lifestyle). Our weekend production hours are 5:30am to 6pm.
- Industry-leading hourly rates, with premium weekend rates
- A diverse and dynamic role offering unique learning opportunities not available elsewhere in Southland
- Supportive, tight-knit team environment within a growing, family-owned business
Key Responsibilities:
- Preventative electrical maintenance and fault-finding
- Responding to and resolving breakdowns in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Servicing and installing PLCs, VSDs, switchgear, and motors
- Commissioning new electrical systems
- Contributing to electrical improvement projects
- Collaborating closely with the wider maintenance team, including mechanical engineers
What We Are Looking For:
- EWRB Registered Electricians
- Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical experience in New Zealand
- Strong knowledge of 3-phase systems, fault-finding, and PLCs
- Physically fit, safety-conscious, and team-oriented
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive work ethic
- Full NZ driver’s licence and valid work rights in New Zealand
More than anything, we want someone who reflects our values—someone wants to be an active team player, operating with integrity, taking ownership of their work, and is committed to doing things right. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a flexible yet impactful role within a supportive and forward-thinking business. If you are looking for work that is purposeful, detail-driven, and rooted in a company that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and why you would be the ideal fit for this opportunity online.
For more information about the role, feel free to email Jemma at jemmac@niagara.nz
If you are passionate about your trade, ready to grow your skills, and looking for a role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the ideal fit for this opportunity.
All offers of employment are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment medical and drug test.
We encourage applicants to apply directly. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
