Electrician

Northpower; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Flexible leave

KiwiSaver contributions

Life insurance

Flu immunisations

Mole Maps

Discounted medical cover

Fitness Passport

Fuel discounts

Retail discounts

Career development & progression

Welcoming, family-friendly workplace

Job summary

Northpower in Rotorua is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter/Electrician to join our maintenance team at the Rotorua Depot. You will construct, maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment to customer requirements in a substation environment, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role requires reading schematics, HV/LV knowledge, and the ability to work safely, including callouts across regional substations.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical fitter/electrician with industrial or commercial sector background.
• Experience in 11kV–220kV substation construction or maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics & diagrams.
• Experience with isolating and switching HV & LV networks.
• Registered electrician with a current practising licence.
• Able to cope with physical demands and committed to health and safety.
• NZ Class 2 driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations.
• Perform callouts and maintenance duties as a lone worker across regional substations.
• Inspect, fault-find and repair HV and LV electrical equipment.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting of works undertaken.
• Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks.
• Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy.
• Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems.

Skills

Electrical fitter

Industrial experience

HV/LV knowledge

Reading schematics

Health & safety

NZ Class 2 licence

Substation maintenance

Job description

We are actively seeking a motivated and capable individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in our ongoing success. By collaborating with our skilled professionals, you will have the chance to make a significant impact and leave a lasting mark on our organization. This is your chance to shape your career journey, and we eagerly await your application.

About the Role

As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician, you'll be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. You will be a part of an experienced team to construct and maintain electrical equipment to customer requirements in a substation environment. This role will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be based at our Rotorua Depot.

• Carry out prescribed electrical work according to regulations
• Need to perform callouts and maintenance duties as a lone worker, with a travel between 28 regional substations
• Inspecting, fault finding and defect elimination on HV and LV electrical equipment
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting of the works undertaken
• Identify potential issues and provide effective solutions to recover from setbacks
• Conduct job scoping and planning with accuracy
• Assist with repair and maintenance activities and identify potential problems and solutions to recover from any setbacks

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 You

You will be an experienced candidate who is an Electrical Fitter, or an Electrician who has strong experience in the industrial or commercial sectors and looking to become an Electrical Fitter. We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.

• Experience in 11KV to 220KV Substation Construction or Maintenance is desirable
• Preferably working at height competencies and experience heavy industry & construction type skill set
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics & diagrams
• Experience with isolating and switching HV & LV network systems
• Be a registered electrician with a current practicing licence
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and has a strong commitment to health and safety
• New Zealand Class 2 driver's licence

About Us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.