Electricians - New Plymouth

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Our Network Services team supports some of Aotearoa's largest energy providers, helping maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers our communities.

We're currently looking for Full Time, Permanent Electricians and Electrical Fitters to join this team in New Plymouth, delivering substation and electrical work across the region's network. You'll be joining us at an exciting time as we open our brand new office from Bell Block in May!

With new leadership in place and the team expanding, this is a great opportunity to be part of a growing, high-performing crew delivering essential network services.

As the Tier 1 contractor for Powerco in the region, we work across a wide variety of jobs including:

• Substation construction and upgrade projects
• Maintenance and replacement of network equipment
• Fault diagnosis and rectification across the electrical network
• Defective equipment work and asset upgrades
• Network upgrades and installations
• Supporting the after-hours faults roster to respond to network outages

This role offers variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that keeps communities powered - along with great pay and even better earning potential through penalty rates and allowances!

If you are not based locally, but are open to relocation we'd welcome your application.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills You're a skilled electrician or electrical fitter who takes pride in safe, quality workmanship. You thrive on a challenge, and are willing to support the team when needed - including having the opportunity to join a 1-in-4 after-hours roster to help respond to unplanned power outages.

You will bring:

• EWRB Registration with a current practising licence
• NZQA Level 4 Electrical qualification
• Current Class 1 driver's licence required - Class 2 beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of SMEI and safe electrical work practices
• Ability to clearly communicate and complete safety documentation (WMS, JSEA)
• Previous network, substation or utilities experience desirable

If you want to be part of something new and help build the best team to work with in the region, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of working with Downer | Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Guaranteed Full-Time hours - 40 per week, with any overtime, night, or away work compensated
• Vehicle and the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Personal development planning, training and upskilling opportunities, and established leadership programmes designed to support long-term career growth.
• Free counselling for you and your immediate whānau, as well as access to Marram healthcare.
• Opportunities to connect through our employee networks including StandOut (LGBTQIA+), Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga, which celebrate diversity and foster belonging.
• Perks@Downer gives you access to a range of offers tailored to your lifestyle, including discounts on Southern Cross premiums, gym memberships, car rentals, movies, travel, and cashback on retail purchases.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Click APPLY and follow the prompts, including your CV and copies of relevant licences/qualifications. Reference number: 730266