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:
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:
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:
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
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