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Trades in New Zealand

🇳🇿 Electrician in New Zealand

Electricians need a licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board and a recognised trade qualification. There's a points-based migration route for skilled workers, and apprenticeships are governed by the construction sector's industry body.

65.9
Outlook · Moderate employability
₹3.63L
Typical monthly pay
32
Live job listings
25
Companies hiring
What goes into the outlook
Training quality38%rebalancedIs the qualification officially recognised by the regulator and still in date?95% confidence
75
Placement outcome0%rebalancedVerified placement rate and salary checks from past graduates and employers.15% confidence
0
Market dynamics38%rebalancedLive hiring volume, pay against country cost-of-living, sector trend, and automation risk.51% confidence
87
Government backing23%rebalancedBilateral migration agreements and federal skill-mission backing for the role.30% confidence
15
Things to know
65.9/ 100

Decent outlook

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Jobs and pay
Live listings
32
open roles on our job board
Companies hiring
25
tracked across our sources
Typical monthly pay
₹3.63L
median across published pay scales
Sector trend
Steady demand
based on published indicators
Trusted partners
2
accredited training institutions
Accredited training partners
  • Unitec Institute of Technology · NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering
    Auckland · Waihanga Ara Rau · NZQA
    https://www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-options/electrical-engineering
    180 / yr
    placement 91%
  • Manukau Institute of Technology · Electrical Engineering
    Auckland · Waihanga Ara Rau · NZQA
    https://www.manukau.ac.nz/study/electrical-engineering
    140 / yr
    placement 89%
Top employers in this field
Oji Fibre Solutions 4
Cushman & Wakefield 2
Entec Services, Inc 2
Johnson Controls 2
Silver Fern Farms 2
Silver Fern Farms Ltd 2
Ventia 2
Antarctica New Zealand 1
OfficialImmigration NZ Green List
Immigration NZ Green List Appendix 13 (26/03/2025): Electrician (General) (ANZSCO 341111) is Tier 2 (Work to Residence; 2-year work requirement).

On New Zealand Green List, tier 2

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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $75,000-96,000/year. (lower band).
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Tahatu pay band: NZD $75,000-96,000/year. (median band).
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Tahatu pay band: NZD $75,000-96,000/year. (upper band).
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Electricians usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends and be on call usually work in buildings and construction sites and may travel locally may work a…
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OfficialElectrical Workers Registration Board
Electrician | Electrical Workers Registration Board skip to main content skip to search skip to main navigation skip to secondary navigation Site Search Search Search Mobile naviga…

Qualification recognition required

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jobspy scrape 'Electrician' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Electrician' on linkedin (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Registered Electrician' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Registered Electrician' on linkedin (NZ): 24 listings.
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**What we’re looking for** We need a full\-time, permanent electrician to join the team. If you take pride in your work and can handle residential and/or commercial jobs without…
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**Te kōwhiringa \| The Opportunity** We’re looking for a High Voltage Electrician / Electrical Fitter to join our Energy \& Utilities team in Paeroa. This is a full‑time, permanen…
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**Job Title** Qualified Electrician**Job Description Summary** **Job Description** **Overview of Business Unit** The Electrical team delivers reactive, project and planned ma…
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**What’s the opportunity?** If you are an experienced Industrial Electrician with at least 5\+ years of experience, then we’re interested in talking to you. Entec’s instrumenta…
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**About The Role:** As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician, you’ll be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. You will be a part of an experienced team to c…
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We are looking for a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our team. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and electrical components across commercia…
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Job ID: 3223 \| Expertise: Engineering \| Location: Takapau \| Employment Type: Permanent \| Apply Before: 08/05/2026, 23:55PM **Te Tūranga/About the Role** Silver Fern Fa…
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Job ID: 3254 \| Expertise: Engineering \| Location: Balclutha \| Employment Type: Permanent \| Apply Before: 08/05/2026, 00:00AM **Te Tūranga \| About the Role** We’re looking f…
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**What’s the opportunity?** If you are an experienced qualified Industrial Electrician with at least 2\+ years of experience, then we’re interested in talking to you. Entec’s i…
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**Build Your Career in Fire Protection with Wormald** If you’re already working in the **fire protection industry** and want stability, progression, and pride in your work, Worma…
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**Antarctica New Zealand** **Energy and Utilities** * **Full Time** * **Application Closes 10 May 2026** * **Canterbury \- Christchurch City** * **Electrician** **Mo tatou \| Ab…
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Electrician at Cable Systems NZ (Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Electrician at Ventia (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Electrician/Electrical Fitter at Ventia (Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Maintenance Electrician at Silver Fern Farms Ltd (Takapau, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Team Leader Electricians at Silver Fern Farms Ltd (Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Maintenance Electrician - Day Shift at Oji Fibre Solutions (Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Electrician at Green by Nature (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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**Registered Electrician \- Industrial \& Commercial** Are you a Registered Electrician who takes pride in "Right First Time" delivery? We provide elite electrical teams for Tier\…
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**About the Role** We are seeking a **qualified EWRB Registered Electrician with a current practising licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board** to join our growing …
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**Permanent, Full Time** * Step off the tools and shape the future of the electrical trade * Deliver hands on electrical trades training aligned to current industry standards * B…
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**MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN – Day Shift** Oji Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throu…
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**MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN – Day Shift** Oji Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throu…
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Are you a NZ registered electrician (EWRB) who enjoys being on the tools, but is ready to step up, take more responsibility, and build towards a leadership role? Wells is lookin…
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Looking for NZ registered electrician/electrical engineer for electrical work Full time job Monday to Saturday 40\+ hours weekly Long term work For deserving candidate we can …
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**MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN** **Mangere Bridge, Auckland** **Night Shift: Sunday – Thursday: 11\.00pm – 7\.30am** Oji Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufac…
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**JOB TITLE: Registered Electrician** **COMPANY: Travis Electrical** **LOCATION: Geraldine, South Canterbury \- Central South Island** **SALARY:** **$75k \- 110k per annum, de…
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The Maintenance Electrician is an integral member of the site Engineering team. In this role, you’ll carry out both preventative and general maintenance, with a strong focus on red…
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**Position Title: Electrician** **Location: Bay of Plenty** **Team: Facilities** **Position Type: Permanent, full time** **Mō tēnei tūranga mahi \| About the Role** You’l…
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Electrician/Fire Alarm Service Technician at Johnson Controls (Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Electrician - Solar Installation Team at Freenergy Solar Solutions (Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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Qualified Electrician at Cushman & Wakefield (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) — linkedin NZ
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SectorGovernment and sector intelligence
MBIE labour market data hub: Jobs Online vacancy index and Labour Market Statistics Snapshot inform NZ workforce demand.
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