Transmission Line Mechanic — Build & Maintain NZ Grid

Ventia; Napier; On-site; NZD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Company benefits

Career growth opportunities

Safety culture and wellbeing

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Transmission Line Mechanic to join our Lower Central North Island team, delivering critical infrastructure across NZ’s power network. You’ll build, maintain and upgrade transmission lines across Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and beyond.

This is a hands-on, outdoors role requiring 2–3 years of relevant experience, EWRB registration (trainee accepted) and a full Class 1 licence. Enjoy a stable, long-term career with strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years relevant experience as Transmission Line Mechanic or in line construction/maintenance.
• EWRB registration (Trainee Line Mechanic Registration accepted).
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and safe work practices.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining and repairing transmission line structures and hardware.
• Climbing structures and working at heights across outdoor environments.
• Supporting line stringing, conductor installation and maintenance works.
• Ensuring safe and reliable operation of critical network assets.
• Working with crews to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Able to work at heights

Proactive learner

Education

Class 1 licence

EWRB Line mechanic registration (trainee accepted)

Tools

EWRB Line mechanic registration

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Transmission Line Mechanic to join our Lower Central North Island team, delivering critical infrastructure across NZ’s power network. You’ll build, maintain and upgrade transmission lines across Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and beyond.

This is a hands-on, outdoors role requiring 2–3 years of relevant experience, EWRB registration (trainee accepted) and a full Class 1 licence. Enjoy a stable, long-term career with strong health and safety culture.