Site Industrial Electrician

THE ROLE:

This is a key position that will have a strong focus on automation, production flow and electrical issues on site. Working closely with several key team members and contractors, responsibilities are varied and will include:

Planning/managing and executing electrical maintenance

Breakdown elimination and corrective actions

Root cause diagnosis of a broad range of faults/issues and making recommendations to address

Coordination and administrative related duties

Undertaking sequencing and tuning of machine centres

• The successful applicant will have the following skills/qualities:
• Is self-motivated and driven
• Able to think laterally and strategically
• Sound analysis and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

You will be a fully registered electrician and have experience in a similar role in an industrial/manufacturing business. You will also possess a sound knowledge of mechanical/control and PLC systems.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our employees

Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus

Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year

Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities

Health checks and flu vaccines (optional)

Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional)

Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!

ABOUT US:

We provide extensive ongoing training and development opportunities for our employees and prefer to promote from within when we can. As a result, we have many long-term employees who have successfully risen through the ranks, so if you want to be supported in developing your career and be rewarded for what you do then make the move to Kiwi Lumber.

Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group currently employees over 500 staff across five sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Ohinewai, Putaruru and Gisborne.

Kiwi Lumber produce an extensive range of products that are specific to the needs of our domestic and international customers. By providing a consistent quality of resource along with the use of modern technology and systems, Kiwi Lumber is able to produce a diverse range of products to stringent quality and service standards.

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

To apply, click on the button attaching a covering note/letter and your CV

For more information on our business please visit www.kiwilumber.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/kiwilumber

You are very welcome to visit the sawmill to collect a Pre Employment Application Form from the Administration Office

Full Time

Job no: 2026-0209

Location: Masterton - 10 Norman Avenue, Waingawa, Masterton, 5885

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026