Electrical Fitters

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer New Zealand is seeking Electrical Fitters to join our Auckland operation. This hands-on role supports the Auckland Vector electricity distribution network through installation, maintenance and fault repair of critical electrical assets.

Based in Auckland, you will work with a field-based team delivering safe, high-quality outcomes on live networks and contribute to ongoing reliability of the distribution system.

Qualifications

• Current NZ electrical registration and practising licence (where required).
• Experience working on electricity distribution networks or similar electrical plant.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and Zero Harm.
• The ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal rework.
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining and repairing distribution network electrical assets.
• Responding to and repairing network faults, including fault analysis and rectification.
• Working with internal teams to understand job requirements, materials and resourcing.
• Keeping up to date with current projects, workloads and operating procedures.
• Completing accurate job records, documentation and reports.
• Undertaking training and competency development to support your ongoing growth.

Skills

Electrical registration

Distribution networks

Health & Safety

Quality workmanship

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

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Downer's Energy & Utilities team is looking for Electrical Fitters to join our Auckland-based operation. This role supports the Auckland Vector electricity distribution network through high-quality installation, maintenance and fault repair of critical electrical assets.

If you're a hands-on fitter who takes pride in workmanship, safety and doing the job right the first time, this is a solid opportunity to build a long-term career with a trusted infrastructure provider. The Opportunity Based in Auckland and reporting to a Supervisor, this role delivers installation and technical maintenance across substations, transformers, switchgear, regulators and associated network equipment. You'll work as part of a field-based team responding to planned works and network faults, supporting the reliable operation of the distribution network. This is a practical, site-based role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for delivering safe and reliable outcomes across the network, working alongside experienced teammates and supervisors.

Key activities include:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing distribution network electrical assets
• Responding to and repairing network faults, including fault analysis and rectification
• Working with internal teams to understand job requirements, materials and resourcing
• Keeping up to date with current projects, workloads and operating procedures
• Completing accurate job records, documentation and reports
• Undertaking training and competency development to support your ongoing growth

This is a full-time, permanent position offering consistent work, strong systems and opportunities to grow your technical capability.

Important Skills You'll be someone who takes pride in their trade and understands the importance of quality and safety when working on live networks. You're reliable, methodical and comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-moving operational environment. You'll also bring:

• Current NZ electrical registration and practising licence (where required)
• Experience working on electricity distribution networks or similar electrical plant
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and Zero Harm
• The ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal rework
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence

Experience in transmission, distribution, or other large-scale electrical infrastructure is an advantage, but not essential if you bring the right capability and attitude.

Benefits of working with Downer At Downer, we deliver infrastructure that matters. You'll join a respected Energy & Utilities team with a strong safety culture and a genuine focus on its people. We offer:

• Earn more for what you know – allowances, after-hours and on-call earning potential
• Tools of trade to get the job done well
• Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your technical capability
• A Zero Harm culture where safety comes first
• Wellbeing support including free counselling and Marram health benefits
• Access to employee networks such as Wāhine Kotahitanga, StandOut and Fetu Pasifika

Our Organisation Downer's Energy & Utilities business is a trans-tasman team delivering the essential services that keep our communities connected. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our strength comes from our in-house technical expertise, specialist engineering capability, trusted OEM partnerships and highly skilled crews.

With more than 26,000 people across our wider Downer whānau, we're a diverse team of thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers. We're committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in. We welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.