Cable Jointer

Connetics; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health and wellbeing perks

Training & licensing support

Job summary

Connetics in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Cable Jointer to join our Field Service Delivery team. You will perform live and standard cable jointing across 400V to 11kV networks, read utility plans, and ensure safe, high-quality fault response and project work.

Connetics offers relocation support to the right candidate, ongoing training, licensing assistance, and health and wellbeing perks as part of a collaborative, safety-focused workplace across Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Electrical registration with a Cable Jointer limitation and current practising licence.
• Level 4 NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage) or equivalent.
• Significant experience jointing and terminating 400V–11kV cables.
• Experience reading and interpreting utility plans.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and network certifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cable jointing work, including live jointing as required.
• Lay cables and complete cable termination work.
• Read and interpret utility plans and network requirements.
• Support scheduled and emergency field work.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and customer service standards.
• Collaborate with wider Connetics team and network customers.

Skills

Cable jointing

Electrical safety

Reading plans

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NZ Level 4 Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage)

Job description

At Connetics, we design, build, and maintain the electrical infrastructure that keeps New Zealand powered.

We deliver electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa and work closely with network owners, customers, contractors, and our communities to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Cable Jointer to join our team in Christchurch.

You’ll work as part of our Field Service Delivery team, carrying out cable jointing work across electrical distribution networks and associated equipment. You’ll play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient work across scheduled projects and fault response.

You’ll be involved in:

• Undertaking cable jointing work, including live jointing as required
• Working with 400V to 11kV plastic insulated and lead sheath cables
• Laying cables and completing cable termination work
• Reading and interpreting utility plans and network requirements
• Supporting scheduled and emergency field work
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service
• Working collaboratively with the wider Connetics team and network customers

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Electrical registration with a Cable Jointer limitation and a current practising licence
• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage) or equivalent
• Significant experience jointing and terminating 400V to 11kV cables
• Experience reading and interpreting utility plans
• Relevant network certifications and knowledge of industry regulations

What's on Offer

• $35.27-$43.50 (T1.5 after 8 hours and weekends, T2 for after-hours fault work, plus 24/7 fault roster opportunities)
• Standard hours: 7:30am-4:00pm, with most work based across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region
• Work as part of a supportive team, rather than working alone, with plenty of collaboration and support on the job
• Ongoing training, licensing support, and career development
• Health and wellbeing perks including flu vaccines, annual skin checks, and mini medicals
• Relocation support available for the right candidate looking to move to Christchurch

Please note: Connetics requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, along with a medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test.