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Electrician - ANTARCTICA

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid trip will get you there!
Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from a Registered Electrician to join the maintenance team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season)
Rate: $50 per hour (WAGES) $60 per hour (CONTRACTING)
Two intakes available – choose one or stay for both:
  • Intake 1: October 2025 – Feb 2026
  • Intake 2: Feb 2026 – October 2026
What to expect when you’re down there:
  • Accommodation provided (you will be in a shared room)
  • Free food (the meals aren’t Michelin starred, but they’re still pretty good)
  • Free flights from any major NZ airport
  • Work schedule: Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm
What to expect before you start:
  • Medical and dental checks
  • Criminal background and security checks
  • Vaccinations
What to do now:
Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.

Please note we expect to be recruiting for the following roles soon:
  • Sheet metal fabricator
  • Pipe fitter
  • Plumber
  • Boiler technician
  • Boiler Operator
  • Door technician
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Construction
Location
Christchurch
Specialism
Trades and Labour
Ref:
2946424

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Francesca Miller, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Christchurch
Level 2, 104 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central

Telephone: 0212299160

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