Line Mechanic

Northpower; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first culture

Competitive pay

Life insurance

Health programs

Retail discounts

Career development

Family-friendly

Job summary

Northpower is seeking an experienced Line Mechanic to join our Construction and Maintenance team in Palmerston North. You will construct and maintain overhead lines up to 33kV and operate related equipment, ensuring safety and reliability across the network.

You will contribute to work-plan development, install pole structures, and uphold high safety standards while partnering with colleagues and customers in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• EWRB Line Mechanic registration is required.
• NZ Driver Licence is required.
• HT Licence is highly desirable.
• Additional competencies relevant to the network or customer are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain overhead electrical lines per requirements.
• Develop work plans for construction, servicing and upgrading lines.
• Install and replace overhead conductors and pole structures.
• Overhaul non-load-bearing pole hardware up to 110kV.
• Operate ground-mounted and structure-mounted equipment for lines up to 33kV.
• Work safely and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Overhead lines

Safety culture

Team player

Communication skills

Electrical maintenance

High-risk environment

Education

EWRB Registration Line Mechanic

NZ Driver Licence

HT Licence

Job description

Applications close 02/11/2026 Reference REQ2132 Employment type Permanent Location 50 Mihaere Drive, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414 NZL

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and safety-focused Line Mechanic to join ourConstruction and Maintenance team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring thereliable delivery of electricity across our network from constructing andmaintaining overhead lines to operating key equipment up to 33kV. If you takepride in practical, hands‑on work and want to contribute to essentialinfrastructure, this could be the ideal role for you.

Role Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the construction and maintenance ofoverhead electrical lines, ensuring all work meets customer, project, andnetwork requirements. You will contribute to developing work plans for theconstruction, servicing, and upgrading of electricity lines and associatedequipment, while also installing and replacing overhead conductors and polestructures as needed. Your responsibilities include overhaulingnon-load-bearing pole hardware in electrical networks up to 110kV and operatingboth ground-mounted and structure-mounted electrical equipment for lines up to33kV. Throughout all tasks, you will be expected to work safely, efficiently,and to a consistently high professional standard.

Qualifications:

• EWRB Registration Line Mechanic (required)
• NZ Driver Licence (required)
• HT Licence (highly desirable)
• Additional competencies relevant to the network or customer (advantageous)

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working on overhead lines.
• Strong commitment to safety, with an excellent safety record.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleaguesand customers.
• Experience within an electrical maintenance and construction environment
• Experience working in high-risk environments, with a strong commitment tosafety protocols

What Northpower Offers You:

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focusedsector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communitieswhile growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for itspeople.

You’ll benefit from:

• A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, wherecontributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAPand our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
• Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailorthrough additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual fluimmunisations and Mole Maps)
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (includingFitness Passport)
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PBTech and Specsavers)
• Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help yougrow, specialise, or progress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to bethemselves and feel valued

About us:

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

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.