Electrical Fitter

Northpower; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in New Plymouth is hiring an Electrical Fitter/Electrician to contribute to a new project with Powerco. This role involves handling high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems. Candidates should have the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering and a current EWRB Practising Licence. This opportunity promotes safety, high-quality work, and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development support

Value-based culture of care

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HV/LV cable installations, substation maintenance, and switchgear servicing.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures, switching protocols, and electrical standards.
• Valid Class 1 NZ driver’s licence (Class 2 an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in distribution networks.
• Carry out electrical testing to ensure systems are safe.
• Perform network switching and isolating equipment for maintenance.

Skills

HV/LV cable installations

Health and safety procedures

Electrical standards understanding

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4)

Current EWRB Practising Licence

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Overview

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity based in New Plymouth, created as a result of work we've secured with Powerco.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in electricity distribution, commercial, and industrial networks.
• Joint and terminate LV cables (up to and including 1kV) and assemble electrical panels, junction boxes, ring main units, switchgear, and transformers.
• Carry out electrical testing and use approved methods to ensure systems are in safe working condition.
• Perform network switching, isolating equipment to carry out maintenance or restore service when competent to do so.
• Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental requirements are met while delivering excellent service to our customers.
• Contribute to the team’s performance, ensuring work is done efficiently and to high standards.

What’s in it for you?

This isn’t just another electrical fitting job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an exciting new project with Powerco in New Plymouth. You’ll play a key role in high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems across various sectors.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter/Electrician with a passion for safety and delivering high-quality work.

To succeed in this role, you will need

• New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent
• Current EWRB Practising Licence
• Extensive hands-on experience with HV/LV cable installations, substation maintenance, and switchgear servicing
• Solid background in HV switching, transformer testing, and cable fault repair
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures, switching protocols, and electrical standards
• A valid Class 1 NZ driver’s licence (Class 2 an advantage)

Bonus if you’ve had experience with

• Testing and commissioning of 11kV/33kV systems
• Load break switch, auto-recloser, and regulator installations
• Work planning and contractor oversight

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.

Get in touch!

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported, direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1526.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).