Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the roleImagine starting your career in a role where no two weeks look quite the same. One day you could be helping maintain electrical equipment at a hydro generation site, the next you might be supporting outage work, learning about machine testing, or travelling to another part of the South Island to gain hands-on experience alongside experienced electricians, fitters and technicians. As an Electrical Apprentice, you'll learn by doing, building practical trade skills while completing a formal apprenticeship programme and developing the foundations of a long-term career in the energy industry.You'll join a small, supportive team where learning is part of everyday life. Over time you'll gain exposure to electrical maintenance, operational activities, work control procedures, plant monitoring and mechanical maintenance tasks, all while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of our hydro assets. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change into the trades, this is an opportunity to learn from some of the best while building skills that will set you up for the future.
