Rory Saunders

I am currently working as an electrician in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. I recently moved here to take advantage of the strong employment opportunities and higher earning potential in a bigger city, as I’m saving for the upcoming ski season in St. Anton.

I originally joined Revolve Electrical Solutions in 2021 for work experience while studying, then worked as an apprentice for a few months before moving to Christchurch to broaden my knowledge in the industry and complete my apprenticeship.

Since gaining my electrical qualification in late 2024, I worked as a qualified electrician with Revolve in my hometown of Whangārei, NZ.

During my latest role at Revolve, I took on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, including switchboard upgrades, renovations, solar and heating installations and upgrades, as well as full electrical fit-outs for several large new-build projects. A highlight was leading the electrical work for Revolve Group’s new office headquarters as the lead electrician.

I completed my apprenticeship in Christchurch with Sharp Electrical, working on a wide range of projects across the city, and picking up different skills from a variety of tradesmen.

Coming from a smaller, more remote town like Whangārei, it was a great experience to be exposed to the pace and variety of work in a bigger city.

I spent five of my high school summer holidays working at Golden Mile, I progressed through multiple roles within the packhouse, gaining valuable hands-on experience and responsibility.

• Packer: Started in entry-level packing, ensuring avocados met quality standards and were packed efficiently to meet daily targets.
• Bin Dump Operator: Operated machinery to safely unload large bins of avocados into industrial washing/cleaning systems, maintaining a steady flow for production.
• Labelling & Tally Clerk: This involved accurate record-keeping and labelling of quantities and pallet numbers for inventory and shipping purposes and traceability.
• Coordinating with forklift drivers and supervisors to ensure correct product movement.
• Monitoring productivity and working under time pressure to meet packing and shipping deadlines.

Working in the packhouse taught me how to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, sharpened my attention to detail, and built a strong work ethic and sense of accountability.

I worked at Kamo Four Square Supermarket for two years, every Sunday morning, and one or two shifts after school. My role included restocking shelves, conducting stocktakes, and primarily operating the checkout. Constantly interacting with customers helped me develop strong customer service and communication skills, and I learned to maintain professionalism at all times.