Power Technician

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

About The Role

Northpower is looking for an experienced Power Technician to join our team, delivering critical high voltage substation projects and maintenance works across our network. Reporting to the Technical Field Manager, you'll play a key role in the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of substation construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll provide specialist expertise, support project scoping and planning, assist with estimating, and help ensure work is delivered to the highest safety, quality, and customer standards. You'll work closely with field crews, project managers, network owners, and customers while contributing to the ongoing improvement of our operations.

Key responsibilities include

• Delivering high voltage substation works safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Providing technical guidance and support to field teams.
• Assisting with project scoping, planning, and estimating activities.
• Interpreting technical drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Supporting the supervision and coordination of work crews on site.
• Conducting audits, quality checks, and compliance activities.
• Promoting a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture.
• Identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and work practices.
• Building positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.

At Northpower, safety is our top priority. We're looking for someone who leads by example and is committed to protecting people, assets, customers, and the environment every day.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring proven experience within the high voltage substation environment along with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

You’ll ideally have

• A relevant electrical qualification such as NZCE, Diploma, or equivalent, with a Level 5 Power Technology qualification being advantageous.
• Current practising licences relevant to the role.
• Strong knowledge of electricity industry legislation, standards, codes of practice, and the Safe Manual - Electricity Industry (SM-EI).
• Current Workplace Competencies (WTCs) relevant to the position.
• A current NZ Driver Licence.
• Proven experience delivering technical work within high voltage substations.
• Experience providing technical support, scoping, planning, and problem-solving expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and support others.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and customer service.
• The ability to work effectively in diverse teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Most importantly, you'll be a team player who takes ownership, demonstrates integrity, and is passionate about delivering exceptional results for our customers and communities.

What’s in it for you

You'll be joining a business where your work has a real impact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus tool of trade vehicle
• Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
• Life insurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
• Fuel and retail discounts
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first
• The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help power New Zealand's future

About Northpower

Proudly Kiwi-owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 people nationwide, we're proud to power the communities that rely on us every day.

Join Northpower and be part of a team powering the future of New Zealand's essential infrastructure.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.