Rope Access Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $36.50/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Kerja luar negara on the ropes? A commercial property maintenance company that has served New Zealand for over 20 years is taking on five Rope Access Technician employees, permanent and full time, for building upkeep at height.
Your work will be shared between greater Auckland and Christchurch, based on demand. Plan for regular travel and overnight stays, plus short trips to other regions now and then.
Each contract includes a minimum of 70 hours a fortnight, and a typical week is 40 hours. Choose from day shifts, 7am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, or night shifts, 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday; rosters go out about a week ahead. You can build skills through industry training and further IRATA levels.
The company is an accredited employer able to sponsor, and it encourages IRATA-qualified abseilers based overseas to contact it.
As a next step, make sure your CV shows your IRATA level, rope hours and first aid units. Update your rope access CV for New Zealand now.
Key Responsibilities
- Work at height on ropes and abseil down buildings
- Certify height safety systems
- Do building washes and window cleaning
- Handle water blasting
- Take on glazing jobs
- Prepare building reports
- Support flood restoration
- Cover other property maintenance work
Requirements & Eligibility
- IRATA Level 1 qualification, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months rope access experience after you qualify
- First Aid to at least the minimum NZQA 6400, 6401 and 6402, or equivalent
- 3M Inspection & Certification qualification, or equivalent
- Able to drive legally in New Zealand
- Good health: fit, strong and without medical conditions that would prevent physical work
- A strong work ethic with integrity
- Ready to travel between regions, with overnight stays
- Can be based in both greater Auckland and Christchurch
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