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Carter Holt Harvey are seeking two self-motivated, quality focused individuals who are a qualified electricians with industrial electrical experience and may have control systems knowledge. This role is based at our Kawerau Mill where you will be reporting to the Electrical Supervisor. Shifts are day shifts, ether fixed or 4 on 4 off.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Either planned or responsive maintenance opportunities are available applying knowledge to ensure the plant maintenance and uptime is best in class.
Provide technical expertise for continuous improvement processes.
Ensure quality assurance of external vendors.
Maintain and update records
Follow health and safety requirements across site.
Carrying out shut work on shut days.
Occasional shift cover to cover absenteeism.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
Hold an EWRB registration, and can demonstrate strong expertise, analytical trouble shooting ability and excellent problem solving skills.
Preferably have control systems experience with control logics PLCs and fault finding on manufacturing plants, and automated safety systems.
Ability with reading and interpreting drawings.
Well organised, meets deadlines and is customer focused.
Have a health and safety, environmental and quality focus.
In return, we can offer:
Competitive hourly rate
On-going support and training opportunities for personal development
Opportunity to gain new skills and experience across the whole department
An awesome, supportive team culture
Paid Regular Care plan through Southern Cross
Enhanced Superannuation including life insurance and income protection
Opportunity to be employed in a long-term primary industry within NZ
Retail benefits through employee benefits scheme Boost Rewards
Staff buying privileges at Carters
About Us:
CHH has been in operation for over 150 years manufacturing wood-based building products. Woodproducts include both structural and outdoor timber for residential, commercial construction and outdoor applications. With a progressive team committed to producing high quality products to our customers, this is a great chance to build your career with us.
About the Region:
Explore a lifestyle choice and the many advantages of living in the Bay of Plenty. Beaches, surf, fishing, lakes, rivers, golfing, cycling, nature walks all on your back doorstep. The Bay has it all.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to perform this role in our business, then we are keen to talk with you! Don’t delay, go to our careers page on https://chhwoodproducts.co.nz/about-us/careers/ and apply online or go to SEEK and express your interest in joining our Kawerau team.
Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident or have a work visa. You will also need to pass a pre-employment drug and ******* screen and further random testing.
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Permanent Full Time
Job no: AVAP629763
Location: Kawerau
Closing Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
Carter Holt Harvey are seeking two self-motivated, quality focused individuals who are a qualified electricians with industrial electrical experience and may have control systems knowledge. This role is based at our Kawerau Mill where you will be reporting to the Electrical Supervisor. Shifts are day shifts, ether fixed or 4 on 4 off.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Either planned or responsive maintenance opportunities are available applying knowledge to ensure the plant maintenance and uptime is best in class.
Provide technical expertise for continuous improvement processes.
Ensure quality assurance of external vendors.
Maintain and update records
Follow health and safety requirements across site.
Carrying out shut work on shut days.
Occasional shift cover to cover absenteeism.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
Hold an EWRB registration, and can demonstrate strong expertise, analytical trouble shooting ability and excellent problem solving skills.
Preferably have control systems experience with control logics PLCs and fault finding on manufacturing plants, and automated safety systems.
Ability with reading and interpreting drawings.
Well organised, meets deadlines and is customer focused.
Have a health and safety, environmental and quality focus.
In return, we can offer:
Competitive hourly rate
On-going support and training opportunities for personal development
Opportunity to gain new skills and experience across the whole department
An awesome, supportive team culture
Paid Regular Care plan through Southern Cross
Enhanced Superannuation including life insurance and income protection
Opportunity to be employed in a long-term primary industry within NZ
Retail benefits through employee benefits scheme Boost Rewards
Staff buying privileges at Carters
About Us:
CHH has been in operation for over 150 years manufacturing wood-based building products. Woodproducts include both structural and outdoor timber for residential, commercial construction and outdoor applications. With a progressive team committed to producing high quality products to our customers, this is a great chance to build your career with us.
About the Region:
Explore a lifestyle choice and the many advantages of living in the Bay of Plenty. Beaches, surf, fishing, lakes, rivers, golfing, cycling, nature walks all on your back doorstep. The Bay has it all.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to perform this role in our business, then we are keen to talk with you! Don’t delay, go to our careers page on https://chhwoodproducts.co.nz/about-us/careers/ and apply online or go to SEEK and express your interest in joining our Kawerau team.
Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident or have a work visa. You will also need to pass a pre-employment drug and ******* screen and further random testing.
Apply now
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Permanent Full Time
Job no: AVAP629763
Location: Kawerau
Closing Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
