As we celebrate 90 years of operation, Niagara Sawmilling continues to grow as a trusted and respected name in New Zealand’s timber industry. With nearly a century of innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment behind us, we are proud to be attracting skilled and passionate individuals who share our values and vision for the future.
We have a rare opportunity for a skilled Electrical Tradesman to join our nightshift maintenance team at our Kennington site, just 10 minutes east of Invercargill.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a minimum of 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime, at a trade exclusive overtime rate. The base hours are 4 x ten hour shifts (Monday - Thursday).
Only applications from candidates with the correct employment eligibility and currently based in New Zealand will be considered.
As an Electrical Tradesman at Niagara, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations of the sawmill and remanufacturing plant. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, servicing electrical breakdowns, supporting new installations, and contributing to electrical improvements and project work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative electrical maintenance and fault-finding
• Responding to and repairing electrical breakdowns in a fast-paced industrial setting
• Installing, maintaining, and servicing PLCs, VSDs, switch gear and motors
• Commissioning new electrical systems
• Collaboration with the wider Maintenance Team, including our Engineers.
• Electrical projects and installations, including switchboards and power supply systems

Niagara offers:

• Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience
• Overtime rates
• Opportunity to grow your electrical skills across a range of systems and projects
• Supportive, team-oriented environment in a growing, family owned company
• Personal and professional development opportunities

To be considered, we require candidate to have:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience in New Zealand
• EWRB registration as an Electrician
• Familiarity with 3-phase power systems, fault finding, and PLC programming
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding industrial environment
• Full NZ driver’s license and the right to work in New Zealand

More than anything, we want someone who reflects our values—someone wants to be an active team player, operating with integrity, taking ownership of their work, and is committed to doing things right. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a flexible yet impactful role within a supportive and forward-thinking business. If you are looking for work that is purposeful, detail-driven, and rooted in a company that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and why you would be the ideal fit for this opportunity online.
For more information about the role, feel free to email Jemma at jemmac@niagara.nz
All offers of employment are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment medical and drug test.

• Preventative electrical maintenance and fault-finding
• Responding to and repairing electrical breakdowns in a fast-paced industrial setting
• Installing, maintaining, and servicing PLCs, VSDs, switch gear and motors
• Commissioning new electrical systems
• Collaboration with the wider Maintenance Team, including our Engineers.
• Electrical projects and installations, including switchboards and power supply system