Electrician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you an experienced, qualified Electrician looking for career development and security in a role?
• Play an integral role in looking after the buildings that house the Canterbury Health System

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We - re seeking an experienced Electrician to assist in the repair and maintenance of buildings, building services / plant and equipment and building management systems.

You will generally work an 8-hour day between the hours of 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday, but generally 7.30am to 4pm.  After-hours work may be required from time to time as well as there being an on-call component to the role.

This is a permanent, full time role, based predominantly at Hillmorton Hospital, however Princess Margaret on occasions.  

You will be responsible for:

• Maintenance and repairs of electrical items or systems associated with Te Whau Ora Waitaha Canterbury buildings and sites
• Installation, repair and maintenance of hospital equipment, reticulation systems, electrical safety checks as well as a variety of other commercial and industrial maintenance. 
• Report any plant or equipment which appears to be faulty or requires maintenance to the Maintenance Manager.

To be considered for this role you will be a strong communicator and be able to work unsupervised as well as with a team. Your ability to work under pressure and operate in a logical and safe manner will also be paramount in this role.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role requires the following:

Essential:

• Be a Licensed Electrician with The Electrical Workers Registration Board of New Zealand (www.ewrb.govt.nz)
• Previous experience working in accordance with building statutory requirements
• Have excellent communication skills

• Advanced Trade Certificate desirable.
• Experience providing services to a 24-hour operating environment preferable.

• Time management skills, especially ability to set and follow appropriate priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of trades roles and impact upon patient services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of building and fittings upon patient services.
• Ability to identify maintenance requirements through casual observation.
• Ability to follow administrative procedures.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi

Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What - s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Contact us on recruitment@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury 

The Future of the Health Industry

It will be a condition of employment for this role that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Dose.  As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can place an increased burden on our healthcare system.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!