Lead Instrument and Electricial Technician

Join the Firstgas crew and fill your workday with good energy, great people and a ton of awesome perks.

Matau roopu ake (About us)

At Clarus you'll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa - so you're never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand's first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Mo tenei turanga mahi (About the position)

We're looking for a Lead Instrument and Electricial Technician to bring some good energy to our I&E Field Operations team. This is a fantastic role for someone who is looking for a mix of office and field based mahi, where you'll interact with a range of stakeholders and working on assets of national significance.

You can expect to:

• Provide people and technicial leadership to apprentices, trainees and experienced technicians.
• Undertake high quality I&E maintenance services for our gas transmission network, gas storage facility and 3rd party sites ensuring reliability, safety, and integrity.
• Assist the Manager, Instrument & Electrical Operations with effective management, continuous improvement and operational maintenance, and project activities.
• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient I&E Operations, maintenance, and project field delivery.
• Participate in the 24/7 On-Call roster and emergency response.
• Provide first response to emergency situations.
• Ensure electrical work is completed in line with relevant standard and regulations via maintaining and ensuring compliance with a current Electrical Safety Manual (Maintenance).

This role works as part of a wider maintenance team working across the motu. You'll spend time in the office as well as in the field, either independently or as part of a small field team (employees and contractors). Your field work will mostly cover Taranaki and the lower North Island, although you may be called upon to support our Northern team from time to time.

Ko wai koe (About you)

As well as being a team member who brings a 'can do' attitude and good energy to everything you do, you will have at least 5 years solid experience covering both I&E maintenance and people leadership.

It's a given that you'll be safety focused, having detailed working knowledge of New Zealand Electrical regulations and standards, along with your Instrumentation and your electrical practising license with the hazardous area endorsement.

You'll be confident in the Microsoft Office suite, as well as using CMMS (we use Maximo). As a strong communicator, you'll be able to develop and maintain effecitve working relationships across a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou (What's in it for you)

Yes, the ad says we're after an I&E Lead, but we know you're more than the job you do. At Clarus you'll get the flexibility, support and encouragement to thrive in all parts of your life. Over and above our competitive pay, you'll enjoy perks including extra leave entitlements, free health insurance, seasonal rewards, an award-winning wellness programme and flexible working arrangements. You can expect your hard work, professionalism and performance to be valued and rewarded. We'll support your enthusiasm to step up with training and development programmes and leadership opportunities, and you'll get to work with other great people in a safe, healthy environment.

He aha e hiahia ana koe ki te mahi (What you need to do)

If you want to fill your workday with good energy, then this is the job you've been looking for. Click the button below before applications close on 19 July 2026.