The role
As a Civil Utility Worker, you will support our team with laying electrical cables, installing high-voltage equipment, and removing outdated gear. Based at our Arwen depot in Auckland, you will help deliver and install electrical assets across Greater Auckland, working closely with our sub-division and electrical teams. You will also play a key role in maintaining safety by identifying hazards and stopping unsafe work when necessary. This role reports to the Field Services Manager – Underground Connections and Civil.

The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:
- Perform manual tasks like digging, backfilling, and installing cables and equipment
- Organise your tasks to manage productivity effectively
- Identify hazards and set up safe worksites following safety practices
- Contribute to toolbox talks and help implement safety controls
- Check and maintain Northpower equipment to ensure it’s in top condition
- Safely transport materials and gear to worksites.

What’s in it for you?
A role with us will enable you to work within a diverse and collaborative team with a very supportive leadership team. 

The benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration with opportunity to earn overtime allowance
- 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 and participate in family and social events and activities 
- Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts

Our Ideal candidate
You will be working on a variety of exciting projects and be someone who enjoys getting stuck in to get the job done. You are willing to proactively support the team to undertake work activities without being told. 

To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:
- A valid class 1 NZ driver’s licence; Class 2,4,5 would be an advantage
- A minimum of 12 months experience in physical or labouring type role
- Experience working in or around electricity network in NZ preferred but not essential
- Valuable knowledge of Vector’s working requirements and installation standards
- Experience working on the Vector network not essential but an advantage
- Physically fit and be able to lift heavy weights up to 20Kg
- A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and communicate well and proven reliability

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!
Prioritize your safety and dive into a fulfilling career journey with us! Join a team where people come first and opportunities for growth await. Don't miss out – apply now at our career’s website using #REQ1366. Your success story begins here!

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference. 

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies.  If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).