Electrician

About the Role

As a Service Electrician – Fire & Life Safety Systems at Fire Protection Compliance, you will be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of essential electrical and life safety systems across the Southland region.

This is a full-time, field-based role focused on ensuring systems remain operational, compliant, and reliable. Your work will primarily involve servicing and fault finding on systems such as emergency lighting, automatic doors, switchboards, and fire alarm systems.

This role is maintenance and service driven, and not construction-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance of:

  • Emergency lighting systems

  • Fire alarm systems

  • Automatic doors and egress systems

  • Switchboards and associated electrical services

• Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of electrical and life safety systems

• Respond to breakdowns and service callouts in a timely and professional manner

• Complete minor remedial electrical works to maintain compliance and system reliability

• Accurately complete service reports, compliance documentation, and test records

• Ensure all work complies with relevant NZ standards, regulations, and health & safety requirements

• Communicate effectively with clients regarding system performance, faults, and recommended actions

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Electrician (EWRB) with a current practicing license

• Minimum of 1 year’s hands-on, post-qualification electrical experience

• Proven ability in electrical maintenance and fault finding

• Experience with emergency lighting, switchboards, or building services (fire alarm experience advantageous)

• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple system types, not just fire alarms

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field service role

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• Full NZ driver’s license

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Ongoing training and development across fire and life safety systems

• Stable, long-term work within the Southland region

• Supportive team environment with strong technical backing

• Opportunities to expand your expertise in specialist compliance systems

About Us

Fire Protection Compliance specializes in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire and life safety systems. We work closely with building owners and managers to ensure systems remain compliant, functional, and ready to perform when it matters most.

Apply Now

If you’re a qualified electrician who enjoys fault finding, servicing, and working across a variety of systems, we’d like to hear from you.

Please note: This role is based in the Southland region. Applicants must be currently residing in New Zealand and hold the legal right to work here.