Location: Warkworth, Auckland
Salary: $88k - $92k
Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

About the Role:
As a Design Technician, you will support our Design Engineers in producing high‑quality designs, drawings, and pricing estimates for electricity network works and customer‑initiated projects. Your work will help ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions for our clients and contribute to the continued success of Northpower in the region.

You’ll be involved in a wide range of technical tasks from preparing CAD drawings and cost estimates to supporting project planning, documentation, and customer coordination.

This role reports to the Delivery Manager – Warkworth Electricity Distribution and has no direct reports. This is a permanent, full-time role.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Estimation
- Assist in preparing LV distribution designs and cost estimates for subdivisions, commercial developments, and customer‑initiated works.
- Provide technical support for HV network and substation projects.
- Produce and maintain CAD construction and as‑built drawings.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Apply Northpower standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Gather technical data and assist with tender and contract documentation.
- Support project planning through preparation of work packs, schedules, and documentation.
- Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Contribute to project handovers, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
- Participate in internal reviews and incorporate feedback.

Performance Delivery
- Meet (and strive to exceed) operational, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Achieve performance targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- Apply strong problem‑solving skills to resolve issues efficiently.

People & Relationships
- Maintain strong working relationships with Design Engineers, Project Managers, internal teams, and customers.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, representing Northpower positively at all times.
- Collaborate effectively to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement
- Support internal audits as required.
- Proactively suggest improvements to safety, processes, and work practices.
- Seek opportunities for self‑development and upskilling.

Northpower Property & HSQE
- Care for equipment, PPE, and company assets.
- Maintain 100% compliance with HSQE requirements, policies, and industry standards.
- Report incidents promptly and support a strong safety culture.
- Protect the environment and follow all relevant legal and customer requirements.

About You:
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail‑focused, and passionate about safe and effective design.

Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or similar) OR at least 3 years of relevant electricity industry experience in a design technician role or similar.  
- Full NZ Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of distribution network design, pricing, or construction activities.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to safety in design and project delivery.
- Strong teamwork and relationship‑building skills.
- Familiarity with Vector Electricity network (advantageous).

About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
If you’re passionate about electricity distribution design, enjoy technical problem‑solving, and want to grow your career alongside experienced engineers and project professionals, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now! #REQ1966