Apprentice Industrial Electrician

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits including paid overtime
• Based at the Silverstream Yard

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role starts at $59,559 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude to becoming a trade-qualified Industrial Electrician. Training and upskilling through the Apprenticeship Program provides opportunity for those who are new to the water industry.

In this role, you will need to maintain and ensure the effective operation of electrical equipment and systems across the Three Waters network, to achieve a high level of reliability and performance.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have/be the following:

• Full NZ driver's licence
• Comfortable navigating and using technology
• The right attitude and be willing to apply yourself through the apprenticeship programme
• Strong work ethic
• Physically fit to be able to do the job
• Traffic management, confined spaces, working at heights and practical health and safety understanding would be advantageous

About us

Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve Three Water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

Applications close: Thursday, 29 May 2025.

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/794191_JobDesc.pdf

To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.