Electrical Fitter

New Zealand Defence Force
Full-time New-Zealand, Canterbury Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Posted:
February 18, 2026
Location:
New-Zealand, Canterbury, New-Zealand

Job Description

Electrical Fitters maintain and repair the vast array of electrical equipment used by the Army. Effectively the “jack of all trades” amongst the electrical workers, you will be charged with fixing anything, anywhere, in particular looking after power generation and reticulation, as well as refrigeration systems.

About the role

Engineering & Technical trades

Entry type

General entry

Under training

$68,860

Location

Trentham

Electrical fitters are tasked with fixing anything, anywhere, in particular looking after power generation and reticulation as well as refrigeration systems. Safety is top priority, with fitters completing safety inspections for all operational Army equipment.

Training for an apprentice Electrical Fitter in the Army will last approximately four years, working towards an NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) Level 4, and then onto full re...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: New-Zealand, New-Zealand
Posted: February 18, 2026
Deadline: March 30, 2026