All jobs from Downer Energy and Utilities
Trainee Line Mechanic - Transmission
Launch your career in the electricity industry as a Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic, gaining nationally recognised qualifications while working
- Earn while you learn with structured training and on-the-job development
- Work alongside experienced transmission professionals
- Access great employee benefits, including development opportunities
Trainee Line Mechanic
Kick-start your career in the electricity industry as a Trainee Line Mechanic, learning hands-on skills while working
- Earn while you learn with structured training and on-the-job development
- Gain experience in construction, maintenance and fault response on transmission
- Full-time trainee opportunity based in Taranaki
Transmission Supervisor
Lead and coordinate transmission field crews as a supervisor, delivering safe, high-quality work across critical network programmes
- Supervise transmission line construction, maintenance and fault work
- Plan, schedule and coordinate crews, plant, equipment and subcontractors
- Permanent leadership role based in Palmerston North
Trainee Line Mechanic
Kick-start your career in the electricity industry as a Trainee Line Mechanic, learning hands-on skills while working
- Earn while you learn with structured training and on-the-job development
- Gain experience in construction, maintenance and fault response
- Full-time trainee opportunity based in Taupō
Vegetation Supervisor
Lead & coordinate vegetation maintenance activities across the network as a Vegetation Supervisor, ensuring safe, high-quality & strong team work
- Lead and support arborist crews delivering vegetation and fault work
- Plan, resource and coordinate work programmes with key stakeholders
- Permanent leadership role based in Palmerston North
Wastewater Service Technician
Maintain and protect essential wastewater services across the Tasman region. Deliver safe, reliable operations.
- Carry out operations, maintenance, and fault response
- Join an on-call roster to respond to incidents and faults
- Deliver high-quality workmanship while championing Zero Harm
Line Mechanic
Join Downer's refreshed New Plymouth team as an experienced Line Mechanic, delivering safe construction and maintenance fault response
- Work across projects, maintenance, defects & fault response
- Be part of a newly led, high-performing team
- Enjoy varied outdoor work, long-term career opportunities & a supportive team
HVAC Technician
Bring your HVAC experience to an established industry leading company.
- Work for a industry leader
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your career
- Supportive and friendly team environment
Senior Estimator
Join Downer Water NZ as our Senior Estimator a key leadership role in Christchurch.
- Be part of a Tier 1 ASX-listed company
- Collaborative team environment
- Competitive remuneration
Utility Worker
Support gas network operations. Deliver safe, high-quality field work while contributing to Zero Harm, customer satisfaction, and team success.
- Support gas crews with general labour, plant operation, and site activities
- Actively identify risks, follow Zero Harm systems, and promote safety
- Use materials, plant, and resources efficiently while helping deliver work
Water Serviceperson
Our Albany Water team is looking for a skilled Water Serviceperson to provide excellent service and positively impact the community.
- Grow your career with confidence
- Feel valued and included
- Support beyond the job
Power Technician
Are you a skilled Power Technician who can work away from home? Join our team and reach your full potential while helping our Generation customers.
- Join a leading industry company with more growth ahead
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence
Planned Works Supervisor
Supervise planned water network works in Whangarei. Lead crews, coordinate resources and deliver safe, quality outcomes. Fixed-term role.
- Supervise water crews delivering planned and construction works
- Coordinate people, plant and subcontractors
- Drive safety, quality, productivity and customer outcomes
Outside Plant Designer
2026 is the year to design smarter! Outside Plant Designer role delivering compliant, cost-effective network designs for critical infrastructure.
- Fixed Term Maternity Cover till 28/08/26
- End-to-end OSP design and tender scoping for telecommunications
- Join Downer in 2026
Utility Mapping Locator
Join our Gas team & play an important role supporting gas operations. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical & practical work!
Drainage Leading Hand
We're looking for a skilled Drainage Leading Hand to join our planned maintenance team! If you have drainage expertise, we want to hear from you!
- Join a leading industry company with more growth ahead
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence
Electrician / Electrical Fitter
Start 2026 in the right role as an experienced Electrician / Electrical Fitter delivering safe installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Work on critical network assets
- Deliver high-quality construction, maintenance and fault repair
- Build a long-term career with stable full-time work & ongoing training
Line Mechanic
Step into 2026 with a stable, respected Tier 1 contractor. Join Downer as a Line Mechanic and help maintain the essential electricity networks.
- Work on essential electricity distribution infrastructure across Wellington
- Strong safety culture, development pathways and supportive team environment
- Permanent role with long term security and opportunities to grow your career
Service Technician
A new year, a new challenge. Deliver and maintain telecommunications networks across Southland.
- Install, maintain and restore telecom services
- Fault-find, commission and complete documentation
- Own site safety, quality and customer experience
HV Electrician
Extend your skills and knowledge in the Electrical trade - join our team providing high voltage electrical work on the Powerco network.
- Maintain and support critical high‑voltage transmission assets
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your career
- Competitive pay, excellent benefits
Electrical Fitter
Play a key role in Aotearoa's transmission network as a Substation Electrical Fitter in Taupo, supporting vital construction and maintenance work.
- Maintain and support critical high‑voltage transmission assets
- Carry out technical installation, repairs and fault response
- Work within a skilled field team to deliver reliable energy infrastructure
Storeperson
Keep our Power & Gas projects moving. Coordinate stock, freight and data with pace, precision and a safety first mindset across varied sites.
- Own the flow: Inbound to outbound. Unpack, verify, stage and dispatch on time
- Count it right: Cycle counts, stock takes, min/max levels, clean data & shelves
- Service that sticks: Partner with crews, suppliers and Powerco
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