Transmission Line Mechanic: Growth, Training & Stability

Ventia; Te Kowhai; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plans

Company benefits

Training & career growth

Supportive safety culture

Job summary

Ventia is seeking skilled Transmission Line Mechanics to join our crew across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions, delivering critical infrastructure across New Zealand’s power network. You’ll build, maintain and upgrade transmission lines, work at heights, operate across multiple sites, with a strong safety focus and opportunities for training and career growth.

The role is permanent, full-time at 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of 35–45 NZD, and comes with competitive pay, health plans

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience as a Transmission Line Mechanic or in line construction/maintenance.
• EWRB Line mechanic registration (Trainee Line Mechanic Registration also 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.
• Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 or higher advantageous) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety-focused

Team player

Work at heights

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Education

EWRB Line mechanic registration

Full Class 1 licence

Job description

Ventia is seeking skilled Transmission Line Mechanics to join our crew across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions, delivering critical infrastructure across New Zealand’s power network. You’ll build, maintain and upgrade transmission lines, work at heights, operate across multiple sites, with a strong safety focus and opportunities for training and career growth.

The role is permanent, full-time at 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of 35–45 NZD, and comes with competitive pay, health plans