Electrical Dairy Technician

Electrical Dairy Technician

We are looking for a qualified Electrician who enjoys varied, hands-on technical work in the dairy industry. This is a field-based role providing specialist electrical and maintenance support to dairy farms across the Rangiora and North Canterbury region.

If you like solving problems on-site, working with both electrical and mechanical systems, and delivering great service to farmers, this is an excellent opportunity.

About the role

• Install, service, and repair milking machines and dairy equipment
• Carry out electrical fault-finding, repairs, and installations on farms
• Perform servicing, testing, and compliance checks on dairy systems
• Undertake mechanical repairs, including pumps, motors, and basic fabrication/welding
• Provide on-farm troubleshooting and technical support to customers
• Mentor and support a junior Electrical Technician working towards registration

About You

• Full EWRB Electrical Licence (practising licence)
• Strong practical electrical and fault-finding skills
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude (pumps, motors, dairy equipment)
• Reliable, customer-focused, with a positive attitude
• Full NZ work rights and ability to work locally in Rangiora/North Canterbury
• Previous experience with dairy milking equipment or farm machinery
• Welding and fabrication skills

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time role based in Rangiora
• Competitive hourly rate of $40 – $45 per hour (depending on experience)
• Regular hours (7.30am – 4pm) with some flexibility during peak season
• On-call roster (approximately every 10–12 weeks)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with real job variety
• This is a rare chance to use your electrical qualification in a specialised, rewarding field role with strong job security in the dairy industry.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your electrical experience and why you’re interested in this role. Applications will be processed as they are received.