Electrical / Instrument Tradesperson

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.  You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL® brand.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical/Instrument Tradesperson to join our Utilities and Services team on a permanent, full‑time basis. Reporting to the Utilities PME, you’ll play a key role in keeping our plant running safely, reliably and efficiently.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring your assigned plant and equipment are well maintained, in good condition, and ready to meet operational and environmental requirements. Your day-to‑day work will include:

• Monitoring plant and equipment condition
• Completing preventative maintenance and repair work with a strong focus on quality
• Carrying out instrument calibrations
• Providing technical support for electrical, mechanical and operational investigations and fault finding

This is a day‑shift position, though you may occasionally be required to work extended hours during shutdowns, breakdowns, shift cover, or call‑outs.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong team mindset, excellent communication skills, and an uncompromising commitment to safety. With a high level of responsibility in this position, you’ll need to be confident working independently while also having the organisational skills to plan, prioritise, and support others when required.

We’re also looking for someone who can consistently produce high-quality work, troubleshoot effectively, and apply strong analytical thinking to solve problems.

You will ideally bring:

• Electrical Registration, an Electrical Trade Certificate, and a current practicing licence
• NZQA Instrument Measurement & Control (or equivalent) — preferred
• The ability to integrate into and work collaboratively within a small team
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a team that plays a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly across the site. We offer ongoing development opportunities, exposure to varied and technically challenging work, and the stability of a well‑established organisation committed to safety, growth, and innovation.

What we can offer

Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future. We have opportunities for learning and development, unique work location, onsite medical Centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Click ‘Apply’ now!