Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity
If 2026 is the year you want more from your trade, this is your chance to make the move.
We’re looking for an HV Electrician / Electrical Fitter to join our Energy & Utilities team based in Paeroa on a full-time permanent basis. Whether you already have HV experience or you’re a qualified electrician ready to step away from domestic or commercial work, we’ll support you with training and development to succeed in the network environment.
You’ll work on critical electricity infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear and associated network equipment delivering construction, maintenance and fault repair work that genuinely keeps communities powered.
This is a practical, hands-on role with variety, challenge, and a clear pathway to grow your skills beyond standard electrical work.
Mōu Koe | About you
You’re a capable electrician who wants to apply your trade in a more technical, challenging environment.
You’ll bring:
• A recognised electrical trade qualification
• EWRB registration with a current practising licence
• A Class 1 manual driver’s licence (Class 2 an advantage)
• Solid electrical knowledge and confidence using test equipment
• An interest in HV, substations and network assets (or existing experience)
• A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn and upskill
• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors and on active sites
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
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted. Please note applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted in the new year.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
