Electrical Fitter

Northpower; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tool of trade vehicle

EAP and wellbeing support

KiwiSaver contributions increase

Descripción de la vacante

Northpower is seeking a licensed Electrician to join as an Electrical Fitter, working across construction and maintenance in substation environments (11kV–110kV). You will construct, install, wire, test, and maintain equipment while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

You will report to the Technical Field Manager and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while focusing on safety and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Registered Electrician with current Practising Licence.
• Progressing towards Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 5).
• HV network experience and Substation operations knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out prescribed electrical fitting work in accordance with regulations and industry standards.
• Construct, install, wire, test, and maintain substation equipment (11kV–110kV).
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Complete all wiring, records, and job documentation to standard.
• Ensure HSQE compliance and safety practices at all times.
• Identify issues and implement effective solutions.

Conocimientos

Safety focus

Team player

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Educación

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 5) in progress

Herramientas

Vector WTCs

XGIS protection

Cable fault location

Vector network knowledge

Descripción del empleo

About the role:

We are looking for a licensed Electrician with an industrialbackground to join our team as an Electrical Fitter, working in a substationenvironment across construction and maintenance projects. This role involvesconstructing, installing, wiring, testing, and maintaining electrical equipmentin line with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Reporting to the Technical Field Manager, you’ll workclosely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-qualityoutcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuousimprovement.

Key responsibilities

• Carryout prescribed electrical fitting work in accordance with regulations andindustry standards
• Construct,install, wire, test, and maintain substation equipment (11kV–110kV)
• Readand interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Completeall associated wiring accurately and to standard
• Completeaccurate record keeping, reporting, and job documentation
• Takeownership and accountability for tasks and work delivered
• Meetand exceed operational, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Identifyissues, apply logical problem-solving skills, and implement effectivesolutions
• Proactivelycontribute to continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and safetypractices
• Ensureall tools, equipment, and PPE are fit for purpose and well maintained
• Exerciseauthority to stop any unsafe work
• Health, safety, quality & environment
• Maintain100% compliance with HSQE requirements, codes of practice, and standards
• Besafety-focused for yourself, your team, customers, and the public
• Proactivelyreport incidents, hazards, and near misses
• Ensurecompliance with environmental and regulatory requirements

About you

You’ll be a safety-conscious professional who takes pride inquality workmanship and enjoys working both independently and as part of ateam.

You will bring:

• Progressingtowards Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 5)
• RegisteredElectrician with current Practising Licence
• RegisteredCable Jointer with current Practising Licence
• Preferablyholds Vector WTCs for Switching and Permit activities
• Minimum4+ years' industry experience
• HighVoltage network experience
• Experiencein cable fault location and cable testing
• Experiencewith switching and LV linking on the Vector network
• ZoneSubstation background would be an advantage
• Knowledgeand understanding of Transpower substations
• Vectornetwork experience (advantage)
• XGISand protection experience (advantage)
• Strongsafety focus
• Proventeam player
• Excellentcommunication skills
• Stronginterpersonal skills
• Abilityto problem solve effectively
• Abilityto adapt and perform in a reactive environment
• Computerliterate

What’s in it for you?

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focusedsector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communitieswhile growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for itspeople.

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
• Fair and market competitive pay including tool of trade vehicle, with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts
• 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 Northpower – Powering communities across Aotearoa

Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots andnational reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks acrossWhangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utilitycontracting businesses.
From keeping the lights on today to building theinfrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre,renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 peopleacross 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers,clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa.
What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in yourcommunity.The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on everyday.