Shift Electrician - Sawmill

Join our Millari NZ whānau and be part of an exciting journey of growth in Gisborne, New Zealand.

About Us

Millari NZ Ltd sawmill is a proud timber and LVL manufacturer located in Gisborne, New Zealand and operations across Aotearoa and Australia. We’re building a strong future for our people, our whānau, and our community — together.

About the Role

• We are looking for a trade-qualified Electrician with proven industrial experience to support electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement across our production lines.
• Full-time, permanent role
• 48hours per week, 4-on-3 off roster across 24/7
• Competitive rates between $35-$50 per hour, depending on experience
• Job security and development opportunities within a fast-paced industrial environment
• If you want hands-on industrial work where your skills make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
• Role Requirements

• Undertaking preventative and corrective electrical maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on high-speed production machinery
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical systems, motors, sensors, and controls
• Supporting breakdown response to minimise production downtime
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and site procedures
• Working collaboratively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams
• What we are looking for

• Essential
• NZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence
• Proven experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy machinery environments
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of PLCs, motors, drives, and automation systems
• Safety-focused, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to work shifts/overtime as required
• Positive can-do attitude, solutions focused
• Desirable
• Experience in timber processing, sawmilling, or similar high-speed environments
• Knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and cross-trade maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude to support broader maintenance tasks
• Current forklift or EWP certification
• Why Join Millari NZ?

Competitive pay rates and stable employment

Supportive, whānau-focused workplace

Work that makes a real impact for our community and region

Apply now to join Millari NZ - where we work safely, sustainably, and together to build a strong future for our whānau and region.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. At Millari NZ discretion the ad may be expired before the closing date. Position in line with NZ Registered Electrician (General) – ANZSCO 341111 (Skill Level 3). Applications may close earlier at Millari NZ’s discretion.

Confidential chat: Reach out to Eleanor at [email protected]

Applicants must consent to pre-employment testing. Applications Close COB Friday 6th November 2026.