HV Substation Technician — Safe, Hands-On Power Expert

Northpower; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Life insurance

Discounted medical cover

Wellbeing support

Fuel discounts

Ongoing learning and career growth

Job summary

Northpower is seeking an experienced Power Technician to deliver high voltage substation projects and maintenance across our network in New Zealand. The role reports to the Technical Field Manager and combines hands-on technical work with site scoping, planning, and quality assurance to meet safety, quality and customer standards.

You will work closely with field crews, project managers, network owners, and customers, applying electrical qualifications, licences, and WTCs to drive safe,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high voltage substation works.
• Current practising licences relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of electricity industry legislation, standards, codes of practice, and the SM-EI.
• Current Workplace Competencies (WTCs) relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high voltage substation works safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field teams.
• Assist with project scoping, planning, and estimating activities.
• Interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Support the supervision and coordination of work crews on site.
• Conduct audits, quality checks, and compliance activities.
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and work practices.
• Build positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

NZCE / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Level 5 Power Technology qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Northpower is seeking an experienced Power Technician to deliver high voltage substation projects and maintenance across our network in New Zealand. The role reports to the Technical Field Manager and combines hands-on technical work with site scoping, planning, and quality assurance to meet safety, quality and customer standards.

You will work closely with field crews, project managers, network owners, and customers, applying electrical qualifications, licences, and WTCs to drive safe,