High Voltage Protection Technician – Field-Based

Ventia; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia in Christchurch seeks experienced Power/Protection Technicians to maintain, test, install and commission HV protection and control systems across Canterbury, West Coast and Tasman regions. The role is field-based with duties across distribution and transmission networks.

Applicants require EWRB registration or eligibility, a minimum of 3 years HV experience, and a NZ driver licence. The position is full-time with 40+ hours weekly and NZD 55–65 per hour depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• EWRB electrician registration or eligibility through overseas pathway.
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant HV protection & control systems experience.
• Sound knowledge of electrical power systems, substations and protection schemes.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience with protection testing, commissioning and fault-finding methodologies.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills.
• A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, install, commission and fault respond HV protection & control systems.
• Support distribution and transmission networks across Canterbury, West Coast and Tasman regions.
• Work on maintenance, upgrades, commissioning projects and fault response activities.
• Operate in field-based roles with diverse project work and on-site deployments.

Skills

EWRB registration

High voltage experience

Electrical power systems knowledge

Reading schematics/protection diagrams

Protection testing & commissioning

Health & safety awareness

Communication & reporting

NZ Driver Licence

Tools

Protection testing equipment

Job description

Ventia in Christchurch seeks experienced Power/Protection Technicians to maintain, test, install and commission HV protection and control systems across Canterbury, West Coast and Tasman regions. The role is field-based with duties across distribution and transmission networks.

Applicants require EWRB registration or eligibility, a minimum of 3 years HV experience, and a NZ driver licence. The position is full-time with 40+ hours weekly and NZD 55–65 per hour depending on qualifications.