Trades Assistant

Omexom New Zealand; Hibiscus Coast; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Cover

KiwiSaver Contributions

Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career Advancement

Great Team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant to support installation and maintenance teams in a hands‑on role. This full‑time position involves working outdoors, maintaining a safe site, and learning with skilled tradespeople.

The role offers a clear path for experience in a skilled trade environment, with stability and a comprehensive benefits package as described.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Physically able to excavate pole holes and handle heavy materials.
• Reliable, punctual and safety‑conscious with good teamwork.
• Able to follow instructions and contribute to a safe site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and pack‑down of work sites.
• Support tradespeople with installation and maintenance activities.
• Install basic equipment under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Handle tools, equipment and materials safely.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical strength

Team player

Safety‑first

Job description

• Based in Silverdale, Auckland.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday – Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Trades Assistant to support our installation and maintenance teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in maintaining a safe work environment, and is looking to build experience within a skilled trade environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and pack‑down of work sites.
• Support qualified tradespeople with installation and maintenance activities.
• Install basic equipment and hardware under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• H andle tools, equipment, and materials safely and responsibly.
• Assist with the erection and removal of site safety equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping and routine physical labour as required.

Personal Attributes, Skills and Knowledge Required

• Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including wet environments.
• Physically strong with the abilityto excavate pole holes.
• Able to carry GAP and concrete bags from the truck to the pole.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑conscious.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.. 길 .. .....
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on‑ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Applications close on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.