About the role
We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Engineering Team.
This is a permanent, full-time (40 hours a week) position, Monday – Friday, based at our Paengaroa site, with occasional travel to our Te Awamutu extraction site as required.
Some of the main responsibilities will include:
Provide essential support across our wider operations, including our offices, factory, and broader supply chain.
Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to minimize production downtime.
Maintain equipment reliability, and support the delivery of continuous improvement projects.
Assist with mechanical maintenance and breakdown work as needed.
Contribute to the overall efficiency and performance of our supply chain.
What we would like from you
Hold a New Zealand Electrical trade certificate.
Work with initiative and plan your daily tasks well.
Have an eye for detail and are good at keeping accurate records.
Have demonstrated fault-finding and problem-solving skills, and you enjoy this part of your work.
Build relationships effectively and can communicate technical jargon in non-technical ways.
You are a team-player and are willing to step into other aspects of maintenance when needed (mechanical).
Why join us?
At Comvita, you will be part of a purpose-driven business with a proud legacy and a bold future.
You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people while working in a supportive, values-led environment.
We offer competitive remuneration, and benefits including:
An opportunity to join a team who are passionate about doing business in a way where people and bees can thrive together in harmony.
Birthday leave – a paid day off for your birthday every year
Private health insurance– add your family members at a discounted rate
Life and trauma insurances
Frequent supply of Comvita products
Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution of 4%
Additional family benefits such as enhanced parental leave allowances
Ready to apply?
If you think you would be a great fit for our team, submit your application here with your CV and cover letter.
Note: We kindly ask that you submit a cover letter written in your own words, as we are already quite familiar with the tone and structure of AI-generated letters.
After all, we are looking to hire a person, not AI, and getting a sense of who you are really matters to us.
G ive us something only a real human (like you!) could write.
Comvita's Commitment to Ethical Employment Practices
Comvita is committed to upholding the rights of young workers and ensuring that child labour has no place in our operations or supply chain.
We do not employ individuals under the age of 18 and strictly prohibit anyone under 18 from performing work that may involve hazardous conditions or materials.
We do not tolerate the use of child labour or forced labour in any part of our business or among our suppliers.
No child is to be involved in the production of our products or in the provision of materials or services to Comvita.
This commitment reflects our core values and our responsibility to support safe, fair, and ethical working conditions across all aspects of our business.
Comvita is an organisation which is committed to well-being, diversity and equity.
We celebrate diversity and nurture belonging within our global team.
We welcome diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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