Trade Assistant

Based in the vibrant coastal town of Oamaru, Network Waitaki is an electricity distribution and energy services business that powers our local economy.

Network Waitaki Contracting provide electrical construction and maintenance services across New Zealand. We are based in Oamaru with a team of approximately 60 people across management and field staff within our contracting team. 

About the role:

We’re looking for a Trade Assistant to join our Contracting team in Oamaru. 

If you’re a practical “hands on” person and can provide practical support to our skilled tradespeople in carrying out maintenance, repairs, vegetation clearance activities and experience with operating machinery – we’d love to hear from you! 

We are currently transforming our business into a modern, customer centric service provider and are strongly committed to supporting our people, providing a flexible environment where you can succeed and grow. 

This role will undertake a wide range of tasks, by aiding our field teams with manual tasks, operating machinery and power tools and other tasks around our yards. If you love the outdoors, are physically fit and safety-conscious - then this is the job for you! 

What can Network Waitaki Contracting offer you? 

* Varied and interesting work

* Top quality vehicles, equipment, and plant 

* Opportunity to be part of a great crew who are proud of what they do 

* Health insurance 

* Close to the stunning outdoors – ski fields, rivers, lakes, and mountains 

We are looking for someone who: 

Has a great attitude to life, is a team player and who aligns with our following Values: 

* We care about our People 

* We are one Team 

* We love our Region 

* We are Future Thinking 

Preferred Attributes: 

* Full Class 1 Drivers License minimum - Class 2 preferable 

* Successfully completed NCEA Level 1 (or equivalent) 

* Unfazed by unpleasant weather conditions 

* Good spoken and written communication skills 

* Available for after hours and emergency situations 

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week minimum). Please email for more information. 

Applications close on 17 May 2024 

Please note, you must have the right to live and work in NZ to apply and you will need to undertake pre-employment medical and Ministry of Justice checks to be considered for this role.