Power Systems Technician

PowerNet; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee benefits

Job summary

PowerNet in Invercargill, New Zealand is seeking a Power System Technician to test, commission, maintain and fault-find on HV network assets. You will work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure network reliability, safety and performance, including protection and SCADA systems.

The role offers competitive remuneration with relocation assistance for the right candidate, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment across Southland.

Qualifications

• Three years’ relevant industry experience.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of protection systems and electrical control systems.
• Experience with HV electrical equipment and network assets.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and protection documentation.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Current NZ driver’s licence or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning electrical distribution network assets.
• Testing and maintaining protection, control and SCADA systems.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Supporting maintenance and reliability of substations and network equipment.
• Assisting with electrical engineering projects and network upgrades.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards.
• Supporting outage planning and switching programmes.
• Assisting with project delivery and capital works.
• Ensuring all activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Participating in after-hours standby and emergency response rosters.

Skills

Fault-finding

Interpret schematics

Safe work practices

Problem solving

NZ driver’s licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Protection systems

HV electrical equipment

Job description

Power System Technician

Location: Invercargill, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Remuneration: $47.45 -$53.95 per hour, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

Help Keep Southland Powered

PowerNet is responsible for operating and maintaining electricity distribution networks across Southland and Otago. We are looking for a skilled Power Technician to join our Technical Services team and play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our electricity network.

This is an opportunity to work on critical network infrastructure, contribute to the delivery of major projects, and apply specialist technical expertise across a diverse range of substation and network assets.

As a Power Technician, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning, maintaining and fault-finding on electricity network assets. You will work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure network reliability, safety and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Testing and commissioning electrical distribution network assets.
• Testing and maintaining protection, control and SCADA systems.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Supporting maintenance and reliability of substations and network equipment.
• Assisting with electrical engineering projects and network upgrades.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with industry and safety standard
• Supporting outage planning and switching programmes.
• Assisting with project delivery and capital works.
• Ensuring all activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Participating in after-hours standby and emergency response rosters.

What We are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of three years' relevant industry experience.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of protection systems and electrical control systems.
• Experience with HV electrical equipment and network assets.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and protection documentation.
• A commitment to safe work practices.
• A current NZ driver's licence or the ability to obtain one.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Experience working within electricity distribution or transmission networks.
• Electrical registration, licensing or eligibility to obtain and maintain relevant EWRB registration.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment.
• Exposure to critical electricity infrastructure and advanced network technologies.
• Employee benefits programme.
• The opportunity to live and work in Southland.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain the appropriate work visa.

PowerNet is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.