Queenstown Streetlight Electrician — FT, Overtime & Training

Stellar Recruitment; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary full-time employment with 40

Tools provided

Ongoing training & certifications

Overtime opportunities

Career progression within national/ NZ

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment in Queenstown is seeking a qualified Line Mechanic or Streetlight Electrician to install, maintain and repair overhead and underground electricity networks across the region. This permanent, full-time role offers early career stability, long-term development and the chance to work in one of New Zealand's most sought-after locations.

You will join a safety‑driven team, receive tools of trade, ongoing training and industry qualifications, and participate in an on‑call roster.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Line Mechanic qualification or Streetlight Level Standard qualification.
• Current EWRB registration or equivalent recognised assessment.
• Experience working within electricity distribution or network infrastructure environments.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home when required.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using workplace systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair overhead and underground network infrastructure.
• Carry out planned maintenance and network upgrade work.
• Respond to outages, faults and emergency repairs.
• Complete switching and isolation activities as required.
• Accurately complete safety documentation, job sheets and timesheets.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Participate in an on-call roster for outage response.
• Support the delivery of reliable network services across the region.

Skills

Current EWRB registration

Experience in electricity distribution

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Workplace health and safety

Independence & time management

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

NZ Registered Line Mechanic qualification

Streetlight Level Standard qualification

Job description

Stellar Recruitment in Queenstown is seeking a qualified Line Mechanic or Streetlight Electrician to install, maintain and repair overhead and underground electricity networks across the region. This permanent, full-time role offers early career stability, long-term development and the chance to work in one of New Zealand's most sought-after locations.

You will join a safety‑driven team, receive tools of trade, ongoing training and industry qualifications, and participate in an on‑call roster.