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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 project. 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 a 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.
***On October 27, 2023, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited was put into Receivership with Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson appointed as Receivers. They transferred ownership of the Turoa ski area to Pure Turoa Limited in April 2024 and are continuing to work on the sale of Whakapapa.


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