Transmission Line Mechanic — Power Network Builder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Company benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Ventia in New Zealand is looking for Transmission Line Mechanics to join the Lower Central North Island team, delivering essential power infrastructure across Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu-Whanganui regions.

This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) with an outdoor, hands-on scope including building and maintaining transmission lines, climbing at heights, and coordinating with crews to ensure safe, on-time project delivery.

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.
• A 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 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

Transmission line experience

Work at heights

Health & Safety

Full Class 1 licence

Driver’s licence

Job description

Ventia in New Zealand is looking for Transmission Line Mechanics to join the Lower Central North Island team, delivering essential power infrastructure across Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu-Whanganui regions.

This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) with an outdoor, hands-on scope including building and maintaining transmission lines, climbing at heights, and coordinating with crews to ensure safe, on-time project delivery.