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Contracting Capabilities

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

Cable Jointer

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity based in Palmerston North, created as a result of work we've secured with Powerco.

The Role:
We are looking for a Cable Jointer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, joining, and terminating cables on both underground and overhead networks for electricity distribution businesses and private customers. You’ll be responsible for cable testing and identifying existing cables using visual and instrumentation methods.

In this role, you will:
• Install, replace, and repair underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Joint and terminate cables and assemble electrical panels, junction boxes, ring main units, and transformers.
• Perform cable testing to ensure the correct cable is selected and check the condition of cables before and after work.
• Ensure safety by using proper isolation and earthing procedures before starting work and removing them once work is completed.
• Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and team collaboration.

What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting team that is working on high-visibility electrical projects.
• Competitive remuneration for your skills and experience.
• A supportive work environment with a focus on safety and professionalism.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Access to well-being programs, including Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Retail discounts and other benefits.

About You:
We are looking for someone with a strong technical background in cable jointing who is committed to delivering high-quality work.

To succeed in this role, you will need:
• New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – High Voltage Level 4 (or equivalent).
• New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer – Low Voltage Level 3 (or equivalent).
• NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) in Electrical Supply or equivalent.
• Ideally, at least 2 years of relevant experience in HV and/or LV cable jointing.
• Strong ability to plan and organise your workload and be a self-starter.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence.

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower is 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!
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1537.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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