Substations Power Technician

At Northpower, we're all about delivering essential energy services that power our communities and we're on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Substations Power Technician to join our high performing team. If you're passionate about working with high voltage systems, take pride in doing things safely and right the first time, and want to be part of a team where your expertise is truly valued this could be your next great move.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Power Technician, you'll play a hands on role in the technical delivery and maintenance of high voltage substation projects. You'll work closely with supervisors, project managers, and field staff to ensure every job is scoped, planned, and executed to the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. From interpreting technical drawings to supporting accurate job estimates and assigning resources, your input will help shape projects from start to finish.

Bring Your Expertise, Make an Impact

This role isn't just about ticking boxes we're looking for someone who thinks ahead, spots improvements, and communicates clearly with others. Whether it's suggesting a smarter way of working, identifying compliance gaps, or helping the team understand technical scopes on site, you'll be a key contributor to our operational success. You'll also take the lead in maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring everything is compliant, tested, and fit for purpose before it hits the field.

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:

When you join Northpower, you're not just another technician you're a valued member of a crew that looks out for each other and takes pride in the work we deliver for our communities. Don't miss out apply now at our career's website using #REQ1488. Your success story begins here! 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.