Industrial Electrician

About Alliance Group Limited

Alliance is a global leader supplying premium grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. Our dedicated workforce is essential to ensuring safe, high-quality processing outcomes that serve our farmers, communities, and drive long-term sustainability. Based in Mataura, Southland, this is a chance to join a significant New Zealand food exporter known for quality, scale, and investment in people and infrastructure.

Role Overview

We offer an exciting full-time, permanent position for a qualified Industrial Electrician within our high-performing engineering division. This practical role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical faults, performing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing plant reliability while minimizing downtime across a variety of industrial equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and fix electrical faults and respond promptly to breakdowns in plant equipment.
• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance tasks on electrical systems.
• Install, commission, test, maintain, and repair electrical machinery and control systems.
• Operate with PLC-controlled systems, automation, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Maintain conveyor belts, VSD-driven motors, refrigeration systems, and other plant equipment.
• Interpret engineering and electrical schematics and technical documentation accurately.
• Monitor plant reliability metrics and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering and Production teams.
• Adhere strictly to New Zealand electrical standards, site safety procedures, and safe working practices.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a relevant electrical trade qualification at NZQF Level 4 or equivalent and hold a current EWRB practising license.
• Have at least three years of post-qualification experience in industrial, manufacturing, processing, FMCG, or related maintenance environments.
• Exhibit proficient troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Be competent in reading and understanding engineering and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, or similar control systems is advantageous.
• Knowledgeable about Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Strong analytical abilities accompanied by excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ownership, responsibility, commitment to health and safety, and drive continuous improvement.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Willingness to work weekend shifts on a rotating roster.

Benefits

• Subsidised health insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Additional week of annual leave.
• Continuous training and learning opportunities.
• Development prospects across multiple trades to expand skillsets.
• Access to onsite health services including counselling, first aid, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-call allowances for after-hours duties.
• Opportunities to earn extra through additional shifts.
• Stable long-term career growth within the company.

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process in line with the company's health and safety commitments. Applications close on Friday 12 August 2026.