Technical Trainee (Fixed-Term)

Orion; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible locations

Extra leave days

Wellbeing allowance

Holiday house access

Job summary

Orion invites driven learners to join its Development Programme as a fixed-term Technical Trainee in Canterbury. You will gain hands-on experience across Orion, balancing 20 hours of study with 20 hours of work, and your course fees will be fully covered by Orion.

Applicants should be aiming for a Level 6 NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) or higher, with a genuine commitment to learning and a licence or equivalent (EWRB). Flexible locations are available within the Canterbury region.

Qualifications

• Essential requirement: Level 6 NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) or higher.
• EWRB licence or equivalent required or in progress as part of training.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a fixed-term Technical Trainee placement across Orion while studying.
• Spend 20 hours per week gaining hands-on experience, with course fees covered.
• Explore different areas of the business and build relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Curious mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) Level 6

EWRB licence or equivalent

Job description

What if you could earn while you learn, explore different areas of the electricity industry and build the foundations for an exciting engineering career? That's exactly what our Orion Development Programme is all about! We're looking for a fixed-term Technical Trainee who's curious, motivated and ready to get stuck in. You'll gain hands-on experience across different parts of Orion, work alongside people who know their stuff and get a real feel for what makes our electricity network tick. One of the best parts? You won't be doing the same thing every day. Through a variety of placements, you'll have the opportunity to explore different areas of the business, discover where your interests and strengths lie and put what you're learning into practice. Whether you're about to start your Diploma in Electrical Engineering or already have your studies underway, this is an opportunity to learn, grow and see where a career in the electricity industry could take you.

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch. We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

• You'll be planning to study, or already working towards, a Level 6 NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) or higher – this is an essential requirement.
• Earn while you learn! You'll receive a full-time salary while spending 20 hours a week gaining hands-on experience at Orion and 20 hours studying, with your course fees fully covered by us.
• Build your confidence and develop strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders along the way.
• Broaden your understanding of the business through exposure to other areas, including Finance, Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental.

About you

• A naturally curious and improvement-focused mindset, with a willingness to ask questions, explore new ideas and challenge how things are done.
• A genuine commitment to learning, developing your skills and building a career in the electricity distribution industry.
• Self-motivation, initiative and the drive to see things through.
• Previous or current experience working in an electrical field, along with an EWRB licence or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with others.
• A positive, can-do attitude, a great sense of humour and a willingness to get stuck in.

We offer

• Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead.
• Five extra days of leave a year – three days of "My Days" leave and two "Orion Days" between Christmas and New Year.
• A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer.

We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.