Full-Time HV Power Technician – Hope, Tasman

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Hope; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

KiwiSaver

Life Insurance

Safety culture

Job summary

Delta is seeking a Power Technician to install, maintain, test and repair high‑voltage distribution equipment in Hope, Tasman. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out switching, and use specialist testing gear to ensure safe, reliable network performance.

This is a full‑time role with an after‑hours standby roster and overtime after 40 hours, based in the South Island and supporting outages across the region.

Qualifications

• Full EWRB registration or eligibility evidence required.
• NZ Class 1 driving license or international equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in HV distribution or substation environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and repair HV distribution equipment.
• Diagnose faults, perform switching operations and test.
• Provide technical support and participate in after-hours standby roster.

Skills

HV equipment

EWRB registration

Driver license

4+ years HV

Read drawings

SCADA knowledge

Tools

SCADA

Protection relays

Job description

Delta is seeking a Power Technician to install, maintain, test and repair high‑voltage distribution equipment in Hope, Tasman. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out switching, and use specialist testing gear to ensure safe, reliable network performance.

This is a full‑time role with an after‑hours standby roster and overtime after 40 hours, based in the South Island and supporting outages across the region.