Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer 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.

We also offer:

• Great earning potential with strong base rate coupled with penalty rates and allowances.
• Fully subsidised membership to Marram Healthcare, helping with health costs for you and your whānau
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) covering mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and wellbeing support
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• Progression and development programmes to support your personal and professional growth
  

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a qualified Electrician – Streetlights to join our Wiri, Auckland-based team delivering essential street lighting services.

This role involves a mix of reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and project work across a diverse range of street lighting assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver street lighting electrical works in line with project plans, targets, and safety requirements

• Complete reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance activities

• Undertake non ‑electrical civil or mechanical works as required

• Operate plant and equipment safely, including completing and documenting all pre ‑start checks

• Participate in on ‑call/callout rosters and respond professionally to faults and outages

• Complete all required documentation, including Daily Job Records, COCs, and RAMM updates

You’ll be part of a close ‑knit crew, contributing to both electrical and civil aspects of the work while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service across the network.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skill
You will be safety‑focused, with strong technical expertise in streetlighting or distribution networks. Joining a stable crew with growth on the horizon, you will be a team player who’s ready to get stuck in to the job at hand.

You will bring:

• New Zealand Registered Electrician (essential)

• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach

• A motivated team player who takes pride in quality workmanship

• Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and contribute ideas for improvement

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a crew environment

• Leadership capability or the potential to step into leadership as you develop

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application. Please include your latest CV and relevant qualifications & licences.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check before starting employment.