Industrial Electrician
Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd is a proudly family-owned and operated New Zealand business and one of the country’s leading timber processors and exporters. Based in Kennington, Invercargill, Niagara operates large-scale, integrated sawmilling, remanufacturing, and value-added manufacturing operations, employing hundreds of people across multiple sites.
As part of the wider K G Richardson Group, Niagara sits within a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, forestry, transport, and property businesses. This scale and integration create a complex, fast-paced industrial environment where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are critical to success.
KGR and Niagara are known for being hands-on, practical, and people-focused. Decision-making is close to the operation, engineering input is valued, and teams are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge existing practices, and help improve how we work. For those who enjoy industrial problem-solving, collaboration, and variety, Niagara offers the opportunity to build a long-term and rewarding career.
As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving electrical systems across our sawmilling and remanufacturing operations. Working within a highly industrial environment, your responsibilities will include:
- Electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis on industrial plant and machinery
- Planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve reliability
- Working with PLCs, motors, drives, control systems, and industrial automation
- Supporting plant upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with legislation, standards, and site procedures
- Working closely with mechanical, production, and engineering teams to support operational performance
This is a hands-on role offering variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work with modern industrial equipment in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration aligned with skills and experience
- Stable, full-time employment within a well-established and respected business
- Modern plant, ongoing investment in equipment and infrastructure
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
- A supportive, values-driven workplace that genuinely invests in its people
- A variety of work patterns to suit you and your life.
Our ideal candidate is a practical, reliable, and safety-conscious electrician with proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance. You will have New Zealand or Australian industrial experience and be confident working in a heavy manufacturing environment.
You will also demonstrate:
- A current NZ Electrical Registration and Practicing License (or eligibility to obtain)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience with PLCs, VSDs, motors, and industrial control systems
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider engineering team
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Clear communication skills and a professional attitude
Beyond technical capability, we are looking for someone who is a genuinely good fit for Niagara and our values. Someone who works safely, takes pride in their craft, supports their teammates, and does the right thing. We build strong teams, back each other through challenges, and strive for excellence in everything we do.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a respected organisation, work in a technically challenging environment, and be part of a team where your expertise is genuinely valued.
If this sounds like you, apply online today.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Craig Walker on 027 369 3226
Additional Information
- Walk-in applications will not be accepted
- Only applicants currently residing in New Zealand with valid work eligibility will be considered
- Niagara is a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing
- Applications will be reviewed after the closing date
- All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
