Cable Jointer

Northpower; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Flexible leave

KiwiSaver

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Fuel & retail discounts

Learning and progression

Inclusive, family-friendly culture

Job summary

Northpower is seeking an experienced Cable Jointer to join the Contracting division in New Zealand. This hands-on role involves installing, maintaining and repairing underground networks up to 33kV, working across diverse sites to keep communities powered.

You will join a skilled team focused on delivering critical projects safely and to high quality standards, with opportunities to develop expertise and advance within the organisation.

Qualifications

• NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) and a current practising licence.
• Full Class 2 New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Preferred two years post‑qualification cable jointing experience.
• Experience working on underground distribution networks (400V, 11kV & 22kV).
• Strong fault-finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Proactive, safety‑focused mindset and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair underground distribution assets.
• Carry out cable jointing and terminations up to 33kV.
• Operate electrical equipment and assist with excavation and site reinstatement.
• Diagnose faults and solve technical issues in the field.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and PPE to a high standard.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients, and team members.
• Participate in the after-hours standby roster.

Skills

Cable jointing

Safety focused

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB)

Full Class 2 NZ Driver Licence

Tools

Underground distribution tools

Electrical testing PPE

Job description

About the Role

Northpower is looking for an experienced Cable Jointer to join our Contracting division. This is a hands‑on role where you’LL be working on essential electricity infrastructure projects, installing, maintaining, and repairing underground electrical distribution networks up to 33kV.

You’LL be part of a skilled and supportive team delivering work across a variety of sites, helping keep communities and businesses connected. This role offers plenty of variety, opportunities to develop your expertise, and the chance to work on critical projects that make a real difference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing,replacing, and repairing underground electrical distribution assets
• Carryingout cable jointing and terminations up to and including 33kV
• Operatingelectrical equipment and assisting with excavation and site reinstatement
• Diagnosingfaults and solving technical issues in the field
• Maintainingtools, equipment, and PPE to a high standard
• Ensuringall work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industrystandards
• Buildingstrong relationships with customers, clients, and team members
• Participatingin the after-hours standby roster

About You

You’re an NZ qualified Cable Jointer who takes pride indelivering quality work, putting safety first, and being a reliable teamplayer. You enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and contributing toprojects that keep New Zealand’s power networks running.

To be successful, you’LL have:

• NZElectrical Registration (EWRB) and a current practising licence
• AFull Class 2 New Zealand Driver Licence
• Preferred two years post-qualificationcable jointing experience
• Experienceworking on underground distribution networks, including 400V, 11KV & 22KV
• Excavationexperience (advantageous but not essential)
• Strongfault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellentattention to detail and quality workmanship
• Aproactive, safety-focused mindset
• Goodcommunication skills and a collaborative approach

What's in it for you?

You’LL be joining a business where your work has a realimpact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you’LL enjoy:

• Competitivepay with a tool of trade vehicle
• Flexibleleave and boosted KiwiSaver options
• Lifeinsurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
• Fueland retail discounts
• Ongoinglearning, development and career progression opportunities
• Asupportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first
• Theopportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help powerNew Zealand’s future

About Northpower

Proudly Kiwi‑owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand’slargest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables,transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 peoplenationwide, we’re proud to power the communities that rely on us every day.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed tocreating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check,medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants must have the legal right to work inNew Zealand.