Cable Jointer

Northpower; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑driven culture

Market-competitive pay

Life insurance and preventive health

Fitness and well-being programs

Employee discounts

Learning and development

Family-friendly workplace

Job summary

Northpower is seeking a skilled Cable Jointer to install, join, and terminate cables on underground and overhead networks within the energy distribution system in New Zealand. You will test cables, ensure proper isolation and earthing, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable power to communities.

Ideal candidates hold NZ Certificates for High/Low Voltage Cable Jointer, NZ Electrical Registration, and have 2+ years HV/LV experience, plus a Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – High Voltage Level 4 (or equivalent)
• NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – Low Voltage Level 3 (or equivalent)
• NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) in Electrical Supply or equivalent
• Ideally, at least 2 years of HV and/or LV cable jointing experience
• Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and repair underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Joint and terminate cables and assemble electrical panels, junction boxes, ring main units, and transformers.
• Perform cable testing to ensure the correct cable is used and check cable condition before/after work.
• Ensure safety by isolating and earthing before work and removing afterwards.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Cable jointing

Planning & organising

Communication skills

NZ Driver’s Licence

Education

NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – High Voltage Level 4

NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – Low Voltage Level 3

NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB)

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Cable Jointer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, joining, and terminating cables on both underground and overhead networks within the energy distribution network. You’ll be responsible for cable testing and identifying existing cables using visual and instrumentation methods.

In this role, you will:

• Install, replace, and repair underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Joint and terminate cables and assemble electrical panels, junction boxes, ring main units, and transformers.
• Perform cable testing to ensure the correct cable is selected and check the condition of cables before and after work.
• Ensure safety by using proper isolation and earthing procedures before starting work and removing them once work is completed.
• Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and team collaboration.

What Northpower Offers You

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.

You’ll benefit from:

• A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
• Fair and market competitive paywith the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport)
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
• Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background in cable jointing who is committed to delivering high-quality work.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – High Voltage Level 4 (or equivalent).
• New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – Low Voltage Level 3 (or equivalent).
• NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) in Electrical Supply or equivalent.
• Ideally, at least 2 years of relevant experience in HV and/or LV cable jointing.
• Strong ability to plan and organise your workload and be a self‑starter.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence.

About us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers