09 · building trades # Electricians in Auckland ## Summary **Electricians** (Building trades). Wiring, switchboards, lighting, power and electrical safety. Prescribed electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical worker. Ask to see the licence ID (physical or digital) and check it on the EWRB public register. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What electricians do Electricians install and test the wiring, switchboards, power points, lighting and fixed appliances in a home, and connect heat pumps, solar and EV chargers. **You usually need them for:** Rewiring, new circuits for a renovation, a new build's electrical first and second fix, a switchboard upgrade or an EV charger. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Services first fix** 2. **Fit-out and finishes** 3. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/), [kitchens](/projects/kitchens/), [bathrooms](/projects/bathrooms/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/), [decks & outdoor](/projects/decks-outdoor/), [small alterations & repairs](/projects/small-alterations-repairs/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Prescribed electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical worker. Ask to see the licence ID (physical or digital) and check it on the EWRB public register. ### Official links * [Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register](https://kete.mbie.govt.nz/EW/EWPRSearch) * [EWRB: about licences](https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/for-consumers/about-licences/) ### Questions to ask * Can I see your current practising licence ID and which class it covers? * Will you provide a certificate of compliance and a record of inspection where needed? * Who tests the work before it is energised? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Electricians in Auckland ### We're adding electricians soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing electricians in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=electricians#claim) No electricians listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do electricians do? Electricians install and test the wiring, switchboards, power points, lighting and fixed appliances in a home, and connect heat pumps, solar and EV chargers. When do I need a electrician? Rewiring, new circuits for a renovation, a new build's electrical first and second fix, a switchboard upgrade or an EV charger. How do I check a electrician? Prescribed electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical worker. Ask to see the licence ID (physical or digital) and check it on the EWRB public register. What should I ask a electrician before hiring? 1. Can I see your current practising licence ID and which class it covers? 2. Will you provide a certificate of compliance and a record of inspection where needed? 3. Who tests the work before it is energised? How do I know my electrician is licensed? Ask to see their licence ID, check it has not expired, then search the Electrical Workers Registration Board register. It shows whether the licence is current and whether there is any recent disciplinary action. ## Related trades * [Builders and carpenters](/trades/builders/) * [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/) * [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/) * [Plasterers and GIB stoppers](/trades/plasterers-gib-stoppers/) * [Painters and decorators](/trades/painters-decorators/) * [Tilers](/trades/tilers/) * [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) * [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)