Trainee Line Mechanic

North Power NZ; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpower is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Line Mechanics to join our Lines Construction and Maintenance team in New Zealand. This role offers hands-on trade development, recognised qualifications, and a supportive environment to grow your career as you learn on the job.

You’ll assist with overhead line construction and maintenance, learn to operate up to 33 kV equipment, and complete required training and documentation. Applicants must be in New Zealand with a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• NZ Driver Licence required; HT licence advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and commit to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of overhead electricity lines.
• Learn to operate electrical equipment up to 33 kV under supervision.
• Support installation and replacement of pole structures, conductors and hardware.
• Complete block courses and gain hands-on field experience.
• Ensure documentation, inspections and reporting are accurate.

Skills

NZ Driver Licence

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

About theRole:

Northpoweris looking for enthusiastic Trainee Line Mechanic’s to join our LinesConstruction and Maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to develop ahands-on trade, gain recognised qualifications, and grow your career in asupportive environment.

RoleResponsibilities:

In thisrole, you’ll support the team with the construction and maintenance of overheadelectricity lines, learning to operate electrical equipment up to 33kV andassisting with the installation and replacement of pole structures, conductorsand hardware. You’ll complete block courses, gain hands-on experience in thefield, and help ensure all documentation, inspections and reporting arecompleted accurately. Throughout your training, you’ll work safely, communicateeffectively and contribute to a positive, productive team environment.

Experience:

You’ll havea NZ Driver Licence (with an HT licence being an advantage), strongcommunication skills and a great attitude. You’ll be comfortable working atheights, physically fit and committed to safe work practices. Most importantly,you’ll be motivated to learn, willing to develop new skills and passionateabout building a long-term career in the electricity industry.

About us:

Northpoweris one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing theneeds of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre andcommercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation,providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunicationdesign, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and thelights going for our customers.

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and build a long-term trade career, this is your moment. We’re searching for people who bringenthusiasm, a strong safety mindset, and a willingness to develop new skills. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be inNew Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot considerapplications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.