Auto Electrician - Agricultural Machinery

Branch: Cambridge

What we are all about:

Giltrap AgriZone is one of New Zealand's largest agricultural machinery dealerships and remains a proudly family-owned business. We represent industry-leading brands including Case IH, New Holland, Manitou, Giltrap Engineering, and Hustler, supporting farmers and contractors throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. If you're looking for a role where your electrical expertise is valued and where technology, diagnostics, and innovation are part of your everyday work, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

Are you an experienced Auto Electrician who enjoys solving complex faults, working with the latest technology, and being the person who can figure out what others can't?  

At Giltrap AgriZone, we're looking for an Auto Electrician to join our growing Service Team in our Cambridge branch to be a specialist in agricultural machinery electrical systems, GPS guidance technology, precision farming, and advanced diagnostics.  

While a background in agricultural machinery is preferable, you don't need agricultural experience to apply.  

If you're currently working on automotive, heavy transport, earthmoving, construction, forestry, mining, or industrial equipment and have strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, we'll provide the brand and product training to help you succeed.

What Makes This Role Different?

Modern tractors aren't just tractors anymore

Today's agricultural machines are packed with technology including:

• GPS Guidance & Auto-Steer Systems  
• Precision Farming Technology  
• CANBUS & ISOBUS Networks  
• Electronic Control Units (ECUs) 
• Telematics & Remote Diagnostics 
• Machine Automation Systems 
• Advanced Electrical & Electronic Controls

If you enjoy tackling complex electrical faults, software diagnostics, electronics, and cutting-edge technology, this role offers variety and a career path that's difficult to match anywhere else.

What you will have:

You might be:

• A qualified Auto Electrician. 
• A Heavy Automotive Electrician. 
• A Truck or Transport Electrical Technician. 
• An Earthmoving or Construction Equipment Electrician. 
• An Agricultural Technician that specialises in electrical diagnostics.

Most importantly, you'll have:  

• Strong electrical diagnostic and fault-finding abilities. 
• Experience reading wiring diagrams and electrical schematics. 
• A passion for technology and problem solving. 
• A willingness to learn new systems and products. 
• A professional attitude and pride in quality workmanship.

What we offer:

• $3000 sign on bonus Competitive remuneration package. 
• A field service vehicle for the right candidate. 
• Ongoing manufacturer and specialist technical training. 
• Exposure to the latest agricultural and precision farming technologies. 
• A modern workshop with advanced diagnostic equipment. 
• Career progression opportunities within one of New Zealand's largest agricultural machinery dealerships. 
• Supportive team environment and family-owned business culture. 
• Variety, challenge, and the opportunity to become a recognised technical specialist.

Apply now and help keep New Zealand agriculture moving.