Electrical Fitter

North Power NZ; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Life insurance

Health initiatives

Wellbeing programs

Discounted fuel rates

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Northpower is seeking a skilled Electrical Fitter to construct, install and maintain electrical equipment across substation and distribution environments in Tauranga. You will work to meet customer requirements with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You’ll keep accurate records, take ownership of tasks, and apply fault-finding and diagnostic skills to deliver quality, safe solutions. A tool of trade vehicle is provided for work use only, and Northpower supports ongoing

Qualifications

• A certificate in Electrical Engineering or currently working towards one.
• EWRB Registration - Electrician is required.
• Experience in substations and distribution network equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment in substation and distribution environments.
• Carry out electrical work in line with industry regulations and company standards.
• Keep accurate records and reports for all work completed.
• Take ownership of tasks to ensure quality and accountability.
• Apply fault-finding skills to identify issues and implement solutions safely.

Skills

Electrical fitting

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Team player

Safety conscious

Independent working

Education

Electrical Engineering certificate

EWRB Registration

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Fitter tojoin our team. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing,installing, and maintaining electrical equipment to meet customer requirementsacross substation and distribution environments. The ideal candidate will havea strong understanding of electrical regulations, excellent attention todetail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. A tool of tradevehicle is provided for the role but is limited to work use only.

Role Responsibilities:

Electrical Fitting:

• Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment tomeet customer requirements in substation and distribution environments.
• Carry out all electrical work in line with industryregulations and company standards.
• Keep accurate records, documentation and reports for allwork 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 andimplement effective solutions quickly and safely.

Qualifications:

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

Experience:

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

What Northpower Offers 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 (Kaitiaki)
• Fair and marketcompetitive payincluding tool of trade vehicle, with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSavercontributions
• Life insuranceand preventative health initiatives(including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitnessprogrammes (including Fitness Passport)
• Discounted fuel rates plusa range of retaildiscounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
• Ongoinglearning anddevelopment, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, orprogress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace wherepeople are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

About Northpower:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider forWhangārei 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 forexcellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions forelectrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenancerequirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations tokeep the power on and the lights going for our customers