JobID: 161875 Department: Maintenance Listed: October 11, 2024
The Whakapapa whanau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Everyday at Whakapapa brings exciting new challenges and things to do. We require a fully qualified electrician to deliver high quality electrical work and support the team with maintenance projects. In this role, you can expect to:
Carry out all electrical maintenance in accordance with relevant legislation
Equipment installation (imagine flying in on a helicopter to install our winter snowmaking)
Testing and tagging of equipment
Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all things electrical
Assist with ordering of parts and supplies as needed
Maintain relationships with suppliers
Liaise with onsite contractors
Ensuring operational checks are completed and standards are maintained
Electrical work might be your main task, but you may also be asked to assist with general maintenance duties as and when required.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako ou | Your skills and experience
We are seeking a fully qualified electrician, who is a strong team player and is willing to help out when the team is facing a challenging project. What's more is someone who prides themselves on their attention to detail, and dedication to deliver high quality work.
The successful applicants will:
Essential: an electrical qualification and New Zealand registration (or the ability to obtain)
A broad knowledge of maintenance-related skills including some hydraulic and mechanical knowledge
Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Have a thirst for a challenge, love the outdoors and be passionate about the snow industry - must have a tolerance for uncertain weather conditions.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer
Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:
A complimentary season pass for skiing and/or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and family
Free beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that too
Exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store
Guaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staff
Priority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre services
Your Whakapapa whanau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth!
Tono mai - Apply now
** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whanau.
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