Northland Mill Industrial Electrician

🔌 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN WANTED – KAITAIA, NEW ZEALAND 🔌

Love a good work life balance and on your time off getting out into the great outdoors? This could be the life-changing move you’ve been waiting for.

We're on the hunt for a skilled and qualified Industrial Electrician to join our team in Kaitaia, the gateway to New Zealand’s Far North — where the work is rewarding, and the lifestyle is unbeatable.

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is a leading forest and wood products company, supplying both local and international timber markets. We operate three wood processing facilities across the North Island and manage forestry estates in the Wairarapa and East Coast regions. As a subsidiary of our parent company, WoodOne in Japan, we maintain strong global connections.

In Kaitaia, we operate two mills that specialise in processing Radiata Pine — producing reconstituted wood panels and peeled, dried veneer for a wide range of applications.

What’s on offer:
We have 1 position available requiring shift work

✔️ Full-time, permanent positions, with overtime available
✔️ Competitive pay based on experience
✔️ Varied industrial electrical work
✔️ Shift work 4on 4off, 12-hour, day/night shifts
✔️ Friendly and supportive team environment
✔️ 5 days bereavement leave
✔️ Generous superannuation scheme with free Life Insurance and Will package
✔️ Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance 
✔️ EAP Support Services
✔️ Free annual flu vaccinations, medical and hearing tests

Key responsibilities will include: 
•    Calibrations of electrical systems and equipment
•    Carrying out preventative maintenance work on electrical equipment
•    Provide "front line" support to Production and Mechanical departments
•    Attend breakdowns
•    Overhaul various electrical equipment, including motors and motor controls
•    Diagnose electrical controls
•    Trouble shooting for electrical systems
•    Installations (COC & ESC )
•    Interrogate the PLC systems to diagnose problems

To be successful in this role you will have the following attributes: 
•    Full NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB)
•    Experience in electrical maintenance of industrial plants is advantageous
•    Experience with 3 phase motors, motor protection, motor controls, industrial sensors and a wide range of industrial electrical and control equipment is advantageous

Advantageous:
•    Experience with Variable Speed Drives, PLC control, basic instrumentation, encoders, etc.
•    Experience in CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems)

Now, let’s talk lifestyle:
🌊 Surf beaches for days – Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay are right on your doorstep
🎣 World-class fishing – Snapper, kingfish, and more from boat or shore
🌿 Bush walks and native forest – Explore Aupouri Forest and the Te Paki Coastal Track
🏝️ Snorkeling & diving – Discover marine life in crystal-clear waters
😌 Laid-back lifestyle – Say goodbye to traffic and city stress

Whether you're looking to settle down, escape the rat race, or just have more time for the things you love — Kaitaia offers an unmatched balance of career and lifestyle.

📍Start your next chapter where work meets adventure.

To learn more about our business, please visit: www.jnl.co.nz
A full position description is available upon request.

Applicants should have New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and medical testing, along with a criminal record check.

Closing Date: 19 November, 2025

We will be interviewing prior to the closing date.