Electrician

About Us

Venues Ōtautahi attract and hosts a wide range of events in Christchurch and manages a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues, including the Christchurch Town Hall, Wolfbrook Arena, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, and One New Zealand Stadium.

The events held across the Venues Ōtautahi portfolio deliver significant social, cultural, and economic benefits to the region, and ultimately, these iconic city venues play a valued role in the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.

About the Role

From concerts and international sporting fixtures to community celebrations and major conferences, our venues bring people together. We are looking for a fully qualified electrician to help keep those spaces safe, reliable and ready for every occasion.

This permanent, full-time role sits within our Assets and Facilities team and works across the full Venues Ōtautahi portfolio. Your usual working week will be Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work weekends and during events when required.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, equipment and devices across our venues.
• Complete compliance checks, reporting and scheduled work through our maintenance management system.
• Deliver planned, preventative and responsive maintenance safely and to a high standard.
• Support event set-ups and ensure electrical systems are compliant and event-ready.
• Work closely with colleagues, clients and contractors, providing practical expertise and excellent service.
• Share ideas that improve safety, efficiency and the presentation of our facilities.

About you

You are a skilled and fully qualified electrician with a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

You’ll bring:

• A New Zealand electrical qualification and registration, with a current EWRB practising licence.
• A full driver licence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality work.
• The confidence to work independently and the team mindset to pitch in when it matters.
• Clear communication skills and a genuine focus on customers, colleagues and contractors.
• Comfort using digital systems and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with Building Management Systems and a current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage.

We work with aspiration, agility and kindness, and we put the community at the heart of what we do.

If you are a skilled electrician who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and wants to contribute to some of Ōtautahi’s most iconic venues, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click "apply" to be directed to our careers page, where you can view the position description and submit your application.

Applications close 11 October 2026