Streetlight Electrician

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

Looking for a career that offers variety, stability and the chance to work in one of New Zealand's most sought-after locations? Join a leading infrastructure provider delivering essential electricity network services across the Queenstown region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Line Mechanic or Streetlight Electrician to work across both overhead and underground power networks while enjoying long-term career development, excellent employee benefits and plenty of overtime opportunities.

What's in it for You?

• $40-$46/hr based on experience and qualifications
• Overtime rates and additional allowances
• Permanent full-time employment with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
• All tools of trade provided
• Ongoing training, development and industry certifications
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a national business
• Strong commitment to health, safety and employee wellbeing
• Work and live in the stunning Queenstown region

About the Role

As a Line Mechanic / Streetlight Electrician, you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground electricity network infrastructure throughout the Queenstown region.

Working across planned maintenance, upgrades, new installations and fault response activities, you'll play a key role in keeping local communities connected and ensuring the reliability of critical network assets.

This is a hands-on outdoor role offering plenty of variety, where you'll work across a range of sites, conditions and projects while collaborating with a skilled and supportive team.

Key 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 & Experience

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Have

• 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

Culture

You'll be joining a team that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, support one another and continually develop their skills through structured training and development opportunities.

About The Company

Our client is a leading infrastructure services provider delivering essential electricity, transport and utility services across New Zealand. With a strong reputation for safety, innovation and operational excellence, they offer employees stable long-term careers, access to industry-leading training and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that support communities throughout the country.