Electrical Fitter

Northpower; Matamata; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Life insurance

Health initiatives

Learning & development

Flexible leave

Job summary

Northpower is seeking a skilled Electrical Fitter to construct, install and maintain electrical equipment across substation and distribution environments in New Zealand. You will follow regulations, ensure quality, and use a tool-of-trade vehicle for site visits.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Northpower offers a supportive culture and opportunities to grow within a major NZ utility provider.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Electrical Engineering or working towards one (advantageous).
• EWRB Registration – Electrician (required).

Responsibilities

• Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment to meet customer requirements in substation and distribution environments.
• Carry out all electrical work in line with industry regulations and company standards.
• Keep accurate records, documentation and reports for all work completed.
• Take full ownership of the tasks you’re responsible for, ensuring quality and accountability at every stage.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly and safely.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Fault finding

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Education

Electrical Engineering certificate (in progress)

EWRB Registration - Electrician

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Fitter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment to meet customer requirements across substation and distribution environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical regulations, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work. A tool of trade vehicle is provided for the role but is limited to work use only.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Fitter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment to meet customer requirements across substation and distribution environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical regulations, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work. A tool of trade vehicle is provided for the role but is limited to work use only.

Role Responsibilities

Electrical Fitting

• Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment to meet customer requirements in substation and distribution environments.
• Carry out all electrical work in line with industry regulations and company standards.
• Keep accurate records, documentation and reports for all work completed.
• Take full ownership of the tasks you’re responsible for, ensuring quality and accountability at every stage.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly and safely.

Qualifications

• A certificate in Electrical Engineering or currently working towards one (advantageous).
• EWRB Registration - Electrician (required).

Experience

• Experience working in substations (11kV–110kV) and/or distribution network equipment (400V–11kV) in either construction or maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance.
• A team player with good communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Logical thinker with strong fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Practical aptitude across both mechanics and electronics.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, depending on the task.
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of on‑site work.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and pride in delivering quality results.

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 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 (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 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

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.