On‑Site Utility Technician: Cabling & Safe Site Prep

North Power NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical insurance (group)

Well-being programme

Professional growth opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

North Power NZ in Auckland City, NZ is seeking a Utility Worker for a full-time, on-site role. You’ll prepare and maintain worksites, install electrical distribution assets, and support safe field operations in an outdoor setting.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, safe work practices, and collaboration with teams and clients to meet regulatory standards and productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 licence required.
• Class 4, 5 and/or WTR endorsements are an advantage, not essential.
• Experience in labouring, construction, or civil works.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting, digging, and manual tasks.
• Ability to read and understand obstruction plans.
• Good communicator with a safety‑first attitude.
• Excellent safety record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and set up safe worksites.
• Excavate trenches and identify underground obstructions.
• Install electrical distribution assets.
• Operate specialised installation machinery and truck-mounted cranes.
• Ensure equipment is fit for purpose and ready for use.
• Complete work to Northpower standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet productivity targets and contribute to team performance.
• Deliver high-quality customer experiences.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Clear communicator

Manual labour capability

Ability to read plans

Teamwork

Tools

Truck Loader crane US16617

Job description

North Power NZ in Auckland City, NZ is seeking a Utility Worker for a full-time, on-site role. You’ll prepare and maintain worksites, install electrical distribution assets, and support safe field operations in an outdoor setting.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, safe work practices, and collaboration with teams and clients to meet regulatory standards and productivity targets.