About us
Northpower is a New Zealand owned electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei 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 and commercial sectors.
With over 1,300 staff working together across 13 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
Our Auckland Contracting team is on the hunt for qualified Cable Jointers to join them and work with lines up to 33kv.

The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be working within a small team and primarily responsible for the troubleshooting and finding solutions to keep the lines up and running.

You will also:
- Install, replace and repair underground distribution assets
- Jointing and termination of distribution assets up to and including 33kV/1000kV
- Excavate and reinstate underground cable installation sites
- Carry out routine inspections, fault finding and repair underground installations, underground cables and testing of instruments
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be working for an organisation that puts its people first and where innovation and adaptation is at the forefront.
You’ll also be:
- Tools of the Trade vehicle available if travelling required
- Development opportunities to grow your career within the business
- In-house wellbeing programme and initiatives including group discounted medical insurance
- Working in a friendly team with a very supportive manager

About you
To be considered for this role you’ll need to have:
- Experience to carry out EHV, HV and LV cable jointing and terminating
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a cable jointer
- Preference will be given to candidates that either hold EWRB registration as a Cable Jointer or are ready to apply
- Minimum 2 years wiping experience
- Sound technical knowledge of cables and local network systems, procedures and standards
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- A team player and ‘can do’ attitude with strong interpersonal skills working in a multi-cultural environment

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 1579.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. 

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