Line Mechanic

Connetics; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

Connetics is seeking Line Mechanics for our Christchurch team to deliver construction, maintenance, and fault response across electrical distribution networks from 400V to 66kV.

You will be involved in overhead line construction, fault response, live low-voltage work, HV switching, and access procedures. EWRB licence or progress toward it, and a strong safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead line construction, maintenance, or faults.
• EWRB licence or working towards it.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and electrical regulations.
• Experience with distribution networks, EWPs, or HV work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction, maintenance, and fault response across electrical networks from 400V to 66kV.
• Perform overhead line work and high-voltage switching with proper isolation procedures.
• Work in Christchurch area with travel as required to support the network.
• Follow safety standards and regulatory requirements in all activities.

Skills

Overhead line work

Fault response

HV switching

Live LV work

Safety standards

EWRB licence

Distribution networks

High voltage work

Tools

EWPs

Job description

At Connetics, we design, build, and maintain electrical distribution networks across New Zealand, with a strong presence in Canterbury and a Christchurch head office. We're known for delivering high-quality work, supporting our people, and staying connected to the communities we serve.

About the Role

We're looking for Line Mechanics to join our Christchurch team, delivering construction, maintenance, and fault response across electrical distribution networks from 400V to 66kV.

You'll be involved in:

• Overhead line construction, maintenance, and upgrades
• Fault response and network restoration
• Live low-voltage work (400V networks)
• High-voltage switching, isolation, and access procedures
• Working with EWP and climbing techniques
• Travel where required to support the network

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience in overhead line work across construction, maintenance, or faults
• EWRB licence (or working towards it)
• Good understanding of safety standards and electrical regulations
• Experience with distribution networks, EWPs, or HV work is an advantage
• Positive attitude, reliable, and keen to learn and develop

What's on Offer

• sign-on bonus and relocation support
• Standard working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, with most work based around the Christchurch area
• Training, licensing support, and clear progression with pay increases as you advance in grade
• Health and wellbeing perks including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, and biennial mini-medicals