Contracting Capabilities

Northpower provides contracting services across the North Island including engineering, infrastructure management and maintenance and construction.

Cable Jointer/Line Mechanic

About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced Cable Jointer to join our team. In this hands-on role, you’ll install, repair and maintain underground electricity distribution assets, including cable jointing and terminations up to 33kV. Based on-site, your work will help keep the network running safely and efficiently, while delivering great service to our clients and communities.

- Install and repair underground electricity distribution assets
- Joint cables up to and including 33kV (paper-insulated and polymeric)
- Excavate and reinstate sites to specification
- Ensure all tasks meet operational, regulatory and customer requirements
- Maintain a high standard of safety and environmental compliance
- Report issues and contribute to process improvements

What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

About You:
- NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) and a current practicing licence
- Full Class 2 NZ Driver Licence
- 2+ years of post-qualification jointing experience
- Solid understanding of safety and compliance in electrical environments
- Excavation experience and ability to problem-solve on the job
- A team player mindset with a proactive attitude

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 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch! 
Ready to power up your career? Join us as a Cable Jointer or Line Mechanic and make your mark in a supportive and high-performing team! Apply now with #REQ1587.

New Zealand work rights is required for the role.

Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.