Salaries in the category

Electrical & Power Engineering

The salary range of employees working in New Zealand in Electrical & Power Engineering typically ranges from 55,356 NZD (low salaries) to 118,140 NZD (highest average, actual salaries may be even higher)

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Gross salary in category Electrical & Power Engineering

Salaries may vary by position, the value given is indicative.

80% of people earn:

55K - 118K NZD

10% earn less lthan 55K NZD

10% earns more than 118K NZD

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people in the Electrical & Power Engineering category in the New Zealand earn between 55,356 NZD and 118,140 NZD annually gross.

10% of employees earn less than 55,356 NZD and 10% of people earn more than 118,140 NZD.

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List of positions in the Electrical & Power Engineering category and their job descriptions

Job position

Description of job position

Salary range

Design Engineer

Designing and modifying 3D models of machinery, equipment and components using specialised projection software.
Completing drawings in paper and digital form as well as construction documentation.
Consulting with engineers in research and development, along with a head designer and production technologist.
Solving problems associated with manufacturability, finding solutions related to the savings in production costs, weight etc.

60,480 - 118,560 NZD

Design Technician

Preparing project documentation of wiring.
Documentation negotiation with the customer, professional bodies and organisations.
Drafting of technical design of solutions, including the calculation of expected implementation costs.
Conducting author's supervision during the construction.
Providing solutions to the variations and changes to project documentation, incorporation of new customer requirements.
Taking part in trials and putting constructions in service.
Elaborating project documentation of the actual construction in paper and digital form.
Providing technical assistance and consultation.

63,780 - 122,316 NZD

Electrical Engineer

Specification, design, implementation, and installation of a solution following client defined requirements.
Proposal and definition of control system requirements.
Definition and configuration of sequential, paired, and discrete circuits.
Securing software development support.
Creating technical documentation for application solutions.
Securing technical support and engineering work at the client's site.

67,152 - 133,860 NZD

Electrical Engineering Technician

Operating electrical machines, instruments, devices and electricity producing facilities.
Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical machinery, instruments and devices, external and internal electrical wiring, security, communication and telecommunication equipment, transmitters, receivers, etc.
Installing distribution infrastructure for building hardware.
Conducting measurements with electrical and electronic measuring devices and diagnostic technical equipment.

49,152 - 98,508 NZD

Electrical Fitter

Completing assembly and maintenance works of electrical equipment, low, high, and very high voltage lines, electrical lightning etc. * Diagnosing outages and evaluating diagnostic measurements.
Performing functional tests of equipment after the preventive maintenance or repair.
Performing preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
Completing repair or maintenance report in paper form.
Ensuring the reliability of operation and checking compliance with occupational health and safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

45,252 - 96,072 NZD

Electrician

Reading technical documentation.
Proposing the placement of electrical circuits.
Cutting openings and channels into the walls and floors.
Stripping electrical wires and cables.
Powering up electrical disconnects, outlets, distribution panels, switches, connectors, breakers, fuses, transformers, lamps, and other electrical equipment.
Diagnosing and eliminating outages and electrical problems.
Following the safety and fire prevention regulations.

47,604 - 94,008 NZD

Electrician (industrial)

Designing and constructing electrical appliances and equipment.
Dismantling appliances and equipment for the purpose of repair.
Testing electrical installations using measuring and diagnostic devices.
Restoring and assembling appliances and equipment into a functional unit.
Inspecting and testing the technical electrical equipment.
Managing technical and operational documentation.

52,080 - 106,836 NZD

Electronics Electrician

Diagnosing faults in electronic devices using conventional measuring instruments.
Drawing up measurement protocols.
Reading and drawing electronic diagrams.
Addressing malfunctions by exchanging defective parts with new ones.
Mounting and debugging electronic components and equipment.
Updating the internal operating system (firmware).
Unblocking mobile phones, satellite receivers, etc.

52,524 - 101,916 NZD

Inspection Technician

Performing technical inspections and tests of the electrical equipment according to the Labour Inspection certificate.
Completing written reports on executed inspections.
Instructing employees - persons in accordance with the Section 20.

55,080 - 106,380 NZD

Maintenance Engineer

Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
Developing and updating maintenance plans.
Identifying worn parts.
Ordering spare parts.
Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

59,520 - 117,504 NZD

PLC Programmer

Developing, simulating, implementing and testing of management programs for PLC devices.
Setting up PLC devices in case of production change.
Preparing visualisations of the technological process using specialised software.
Determining and eliminating malfunctions with an emphasis on minimising downtime.
Preparing and maintaining technical documentation for programs.
Partaking in putting PLC devices into service.

72,948 - 138,144 NZD

Power Engineer

Ensuring and coordinating specialised inspections, tests and repairs of power equipment.
Drawing up production plans of energy consumption.
Reviewing the rational use of energy in the company.
Keeping records of energy consumption of the individual departments of society.
Running calculations of charges on heat meters, electricity meters, gas meters and water meters.
Proposing measures aimed at reducing energy consumption.
Preparing documents for tenders for energy suppliers.

63,048 - 129,204 NZD

Power-Generating Machinery Operator

Monitoring and evaluating the parameters of the power machine operation in terms of performance, security, economy, ecology, fire protection principles etc.
Ensuring start-ups, shutdowns, pre-manipulations and tests of machinery and equipment.
Preventing disrepairs of machines by an early intervention to the run of equipment.

49,140 - 97,284 NZD

Process Engineer

Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
Communicating with other departments in the company.

65,328 - 127,044 NZD

Repairer

Conducting repairs and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
Diagnosing electrical faults and implementing effective solutions.
Performing routine inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance.
Collaborating with engineers and other technicians to improve system performance.
Installing and configuring electrical systems and components as needed.
Maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations during all repair activities.
Providing technical support and guidance to clients and team members.
Utilizing specialized tools and equipment to carry out repair tasks efficiently.
Staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering.
Assisting in the training and development of junior repair staff.
Responding promptly to emergency repair requests to minimize downtime.
Contributing to the development of maintenance schedules and procedures.
Participating in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
Upholding a high standard of workmanship and professionalism in all tasks.

51,648 - 100,260 NZD

Service Engineer

Mounting, dismantling and powering up machinery and equipment.
Providing repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Providing employee trainings on the use of machinery and equipment.
Completing technical reports.
Providing technical support to internal and external customers.

72,408 - 137,664 NZD

Service Technician

Taking care of the guarantee and after-guarantee service for the delivered goods.
Assembling and installing products for the customers.
Finding out about the causes of failure and defect on the products.
Assessing the validity of claims.
Ordering nonfunctional or damaged component parts from manufacturers.
Issuing assembly sheets for customers.
Cashing in and disbursing cash for the carried out repairs.

54,028 - 102,902 NZD

Technician

Putting machines, devices, and equipment into operation.
Analysing failures with the aim to identify their original cause.
Repairing machines, devices, and equipment by replacing the defective components by new ones or by software adjustments.
Managing, inspecting, and keeping the technical documentation up-to-date.
Ensuring technical support regarding the processes and products in the production.

49,608 - 96,852 NZD

Technologist

Introducing new products into production.
Analysing technological product manufacturability.
Defining production and work practices, training production operators.
Monitoring compliance with established procedures, regulations and product quality.
Managing, checking, maintaining and updating technical documentation.
Calculating normalised time, product prices and conversions within quotations.
Solving the complaints of suppliers and customers as well as internal complaints.
Optimising technological processes to improve product quality and minimise costs.

59,928 - 114,492 NZD

Telecommunication network installer

Installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunication networks, including fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
Conducting site surveys to determine installation requirements and ensure compliance with specifications.
Collaborating with engineers and project managers to develop installation plans and timelines.
Connecting telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, and servers, to network infrastructure.
Testing and troubleshooting network connectivity issues to ensure optimal performance.
Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and industry standards during installation and maintenance activities.
Providing technical support and training to clients on the operation of telecommunication systems.
Documenting installation processes, maintenance activities, and service reports for future reference.
Staying updated on advancements in telecommunication technology and best practices.
Assisting in the development of project budgets and resource allocation for telecommunication installations.

50,076 - 110,736 NZD

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