Apprentice Electrician

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 40 hours per week
• Fixed term position for 4 years
• Get paid to gain trade qualifications and hands-on experience!

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Apprentice Electrician? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Working under the guidance of experienced electricians you will perform maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems and equipment across the university's facilities. You'll have hands-on learning opportunities to develop technical skills, gain industry knowledge and qualifications, while contributing to the operational efficiency and safety of the university's infrastructure. 

You will complete a structured training program, combining on-the-job training with formal education modules that cover topics such as tool use and safety; electrical systems diagnostics and troubleshooting; schematic reading and interpretation; and preventive maintenance practices.  You will undertake on and off job assessments and Electrical Workers Registration Board exams in your final year.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will have a genuine interest in electrical systems, equipment and machinery as well as:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take direction
• strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• good communication skills and an eagerness to learn
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
• physical fitness to perform tasks, including lifting and moving heavy equipment
• willingness to work in industrial environments, such as noisy, hot, or confined spaces
• good computer skills
• basic understanding of workplace safety practices
• an alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

The following attributes are highly desirable but not essential:

• Technical coursework in electrical engineering
• Pre-trade completion
• Current full NZ Driver's licence

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Working with our experienced and professional Facilities Management Trades Services team you will be a part of the wider Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities Management team, who provide and coordinate all estate and facility-related services at a strategic, tactical and operational level across our entire campus. UC is made up of approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a Gross Floor Area of 223,000m².

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 11^th May 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

The starting rate for this position will be $25/hour.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.