Asset Inspector - Eastern Bay of Plenty

Paragon Recruitment Ltd; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Asset Inspector for a field-based role in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, focusing on technical inspections, risk assessments, and digital reporting. The ideal candidate will hold an NZ Electrical Practising Licence and have strong industry knowledge, ensuring the safety and reliability of the network while enjoying the flexibility of working outdoors.

Benefits

Stability with growth potential

Beautiful location in Eastern Bay of Plenty

Structured work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NZ Electrical Practising Licence.
• Background in electricity distribution required.
• Strong judgement on asset condition and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyclic inspections and testing on distribution assets.
• Identify defects and risks, capturing data accurately.
• Support quality assurance and safety audits.

Skills

Understanding of industry regulations

Risk assessment

Technical inspections

Relationship management

Data accuracy

Education

NZ Electrical Practising Licence

Tools

GIS tools

Digital data systems

Mobile devices

Job description

Get Off the Tools – But Not Out of the Field

Asset Inspector | Eastern Bay of Plenty

If you’ve got the ticket (EWRB), know your way around a network, and still enjoy working outdoors without climbing every pole — we want to talk.

We’re looking for a seasoned trade professional with a current NZ Electrical Practising Licence to take on a field-based role that blends technical inspections, risk assessments, digital reporting, and relationship management. You’ll play a key part in keeping our network safe, reliable, and future-ready.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conducting cyclic inspections and testing across a wide range of distribution assets — overhead, underground, substations and more
• Identifying defects and risks, capturing data accurately with mobile devices
• Completing on-site minor repairs where needed
• Supporting asset audits, GPS location, and cable/circuit identification
• Assisting in quality assurance, safety audits, and post-construction verification
• Collaborating with internal teams, contractors, landowners, and customers

What You Bring:

• NZ Electrical Practising Licence and a background in electricity distribution
• Solid understanding of industry regulations, safety procedures, and testing methods
• Comfortable using GIS tools, tablets, and digital data systems (or open to learning)
• Strong judgement on asset condition and confident working independently in the field
• A self-starting, customer-minded approach — able to represent the business well on-site

You’ll be trusted to work autonomously, backed by a team that values your input, and encouraged to contribute to continual improvement across safety, asset management, and field processes. You’ll also help shape frameworks that impact long-term risk and reliability — not just tick boxes.

Why Make the Move?

• No toolshed politics – just a tight team that knows their stuff
• Smart, structured work – less firefighting, more foresight
• Based in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty – where your downtime matters too
• Stability – this is a permanent, essential service role with growth potential

Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply now and we’ll be in touch. All conversations are confidential.