Transmission Lineworker: Power NZ’s Grid & Renewables

Ventia; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is hiring Transmission Lineworkers to build, maintain, and upgrade New Zealand's high‑voltage transmission network. This role suits experienced Lineworkers or those eager to start a long‑term career in a specialist trade.

Ideal candidates enjoy hands‑on, outdoors work, and thrive in a team environment while maintaining a strong safety mindset. Training and mentoring are available as you contribute to critical infrastructure projects across the country.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy practical, physically active work.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Eager to learn, develop and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transmission towers and related structures.
• Install, replace and maintain conductors and hardware.
• Inspect and upgrade critical network assets.
• Work at heights using specialist equipment and safety systems.
• Support major transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Respond to faults and help restore power after events.

Skills

Hands-on work

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Lineworker qualification

Job description

Ventia is hiring Transmission Lineworkers to build, maintain, and upgrade New Zealand's high‑voltage transmission network. This role suits experienced Lineworkers or those eager to start a long‑term career in a specialist trade.

Ideal candidates enjoy hands‑on, outdoors work, and thrive in a team environment while maintaining a strong safety mindset. Training and mentoring are available as you contribute to critical infrastructure projects across the country.