About the Role:
We’re
looking for an experienced and safety-focused Line Mechanic to join our
Construction and Maintenance team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the
reliable delivery of electricity across our network from constructing and
maintaining overhead lines to operating key equipment up to 33kV. If you take
pride in practical, hands-on work and want to contribute to essential
infrastructure, this could be the ideal role for you.
Role Responsibilities:
In
this role, you will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of
overhead electrical lines, ensuring all work meets customer, project, and
network requirements. You will contribute to developing work plans for the
construction, servicing, and upgrading of electricity lines and associated
equipment, while also installing and replacing overhead conductors and pole
structures as needed. Your responsibilities include overhauling
non-load-bearing pole hardware in electrical networks up to 110kV and operating
both ground-mounted and structure-mounted electrical equipment for lines up to
33kV. Throughout all tasks, you will be expected to work safely, efficiently,
and to a consistently high professional standard.
Qualifications:
-EWRB
Registration Line Mechanic (required)
-NZ Driver Licence (required)
-HT Licence (highly desirable)
-Additional competencies relevant to the network or customer
(advantageous)
Skills & Experience:
-Proven experience working on overhead lines.
-Strong commitment to safety, with an excellent safety
record.
-Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong
work ethic.
-Good communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with colleagues and customers.
-Experience within an electrical maintenance and
construction environment
-Experience working in high-risk environments, with a strong
commitment to safety protocols
What Northpower Offers You:
Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused
sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities
while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its
people.
You’ll benefit from:
-A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and
deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is
supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
-Fair and
market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through
additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
-Life insurance and preventative health initiatives
(including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
-Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness
programmes (including Fitness Passport)
-Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts
(including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
-Ongoing learning
and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise,
or progress
-A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are
encouraged to be themselves and feel valued
About us:
Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors
in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution,
generation, fibre 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 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on
and the lights going for our customers.
Apply Now:
At Northpower, your part of a team that respects your
experience, listens to your ideas, and celebrates your wins. We work hard, we
back each other, and we’re proud of the role we play in keeping the communities
running. Don’t miss out apply now at our career’s website using #REQ2050.Suitable
applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your
interest early. 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.
