Summary: Start your electrical career with hands-on training and real-world experience as a Trainee Electrician/Electrical Fitter, learning alongside experienced professionals. Highlights: 1. Hands-on training & real-world experience from day one 2. Support for formal training and studies toward qualification 3. Exposure to construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting work Start your electrical career with hands-on training & real world experience as a Trainee Electrician/Electrical Fitter in Taupō. **Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity** This isn't just a job it's the start of your trade career. As a **Trainee Electrician/Electrical Fitter**, you'll be out in the field from day one, learning alongside experienced Electricians and Supervisors who will teach you the skills you need to become fully qualified. You'll work on real projects, real network equipment, and real fault response jobs not just shadowing, but getting stuck in. We'll support you through your formal training and studies toward registration and your practising certificate while you build practical skills on-site. You'll gain exposure to construction, maintenance and troubleshooting work, all while being part of a team that backs each other and takes pride in doing the job right. If you're looking for a career (not just a pay cheque), this is your chance. **Mōu Koe | About you** You're keen. You show up. You want to learn. Maybe you've done pre-trades course, maybe you've always been hands-on and practical, either way, you're ready to commit to becoming a qualified Electrician. You're reliable, take safety seriously, and don't mind hard work in outdoor conditions. You'll bring: * NCEA Level 2 in English and Maths * A Class 1 driver's licence (restricted minimum) with a clean record * Good communication skills and a team-first attitude * Physical fitness and the drive to get stuck in * A genuine interest in the electrical industry Most importantly, you want to build something long-term and are prepared to put in the work to make it happen. **Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation** Downer New Zealand Limited's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks across the electricity, water, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures. **Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply** Please submit your application online via the advertisement - email applications will not be accepted.
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