Army - Electrical Fitter

Responsibilities Maintain and repair electrical equipment used by the Army. Fix power generation, reticulation, and refrigeration systems. Complete safety inspections for all operational Army electrical equipment. Provide electrical safety education and technical guidance to the command chain on camp. Provide maintenance support to units during field exercises. Provide logistics and maintenance support to units in deployed operations. Maintain operational security and assist with humanitarian relief operations. Qualifications Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course. Must be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide. Training & Career Path Four‑year apprenticeship to NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade). Option to work toward a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering. After training, required to give a two‑year return of service to the NZ Army. Potential earnings increase with experience and rank. Benefits Competitive salary while training or learning the trade. Additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations. Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae. Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels. Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases. Opportunities to travel. Free and subsidised medical and dental care. Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases. Subsidised insurance cover. Application Recruit Regular Force 422, starts 18 Jan 2027 Apply by 19 Oct 2026 Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability. On deployment, you may provide logistics and maintenance support to units in the field and assist with humanitarian relief, as illustrated by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake response. #J-18808-Ljbffr