What’s in it for you?
· Opportunities across the North Island of New Zealand
· Competitive rates and attractive benefits
· A supportive team culture where safety is the number one priority
About the Role
We’re proud to be partnering with Unison Contracting, an organisation that plays a vital role in powering communities across the North Island. Due to continued growth and new contracts that have been secured, they are looking to add a number of skilled Line Mechanics to their team.
This is a great opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for safety, teamwork and delivering reliable electricity to the communities they serve.
What you’ll be doing
· Installing overhead and underground powerlines
· Responding to faults and outages across the network
· Carrying out maintenance and repair work
· Testing lines and fault finding
· Supporting the construction of new network infrastructure
· Participating in an on-call faults roster where required
What you’ll bring
· A current EWRB licence (or one in progress)
· A Level 4 NZQA qualification (or equivalent) as a fully qualified Line Mechanic
· Strong knowledge of electrical practices and network safety standards
· The ability to work independently while also being a strong team contributor
· Clear communication skills and a community-focused mindset
· A calm approach and the ability to think clearly under pressure
· Physical fitness and a head for heights
We’re looking for people who take pride in their craft, enjoy being part of a tight-knit team, and care about the communities they work in. If that sounds like you please apply!
➕ UNAPOLOGETICALLY DIFFERENT RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Paragon Recruitment is here to give ambitious businesses support that works, helping you hire better, grow stronger, and stay sane along the way. Clients call us when roles are hard to fill, the stakes are high, and the pressure is on. We recruit technical, professional, and leadership talent and provide practical HR support.
➕ TALENT SOLUTIONS - Clients work with us because we offer
• Deep industry knowledge and sector expertise
• Tailored global search capabilities
• Flexible billing models that fit your business
• A transparent recruitment process you can track every step of the way
• Practical HR support alongside strategic advice
• A trusted partner network, from immigration advisors to employment lawyers
➕ BUSINESSES COME TO US WHEN THEY
• Need the right person for a role requiring rare skills or niche expertise
• Want straight-talking advice and sharp execution
• Are frustrated with transactional tick-box recruitment and poor candidate experiences
• Need urgent support and a calm, capable partner in the chaos
• Are gearing up for growth and want to build the right team, fast
➕ WE WORK WITH
• Business Owners, Founders & CEO’s
• General Managers
• Heads of HR
• HR Teams
• Internal Talent Acquisition Teams
• Executive Assistants
➕ INDUSTRIES
Utilities; Energy & Renewables; Engineering; Property & Real Estate; Trades; IT/Tech & Digital; Infrastructure; Business Operations.
➕ OUR SERVICES
• Permanent Recruitment
• Project Recruitment (at scale)
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
• Outsourced HR (from documentation to strategic advice)
• Outplacement, including Paradigm’s Compass Programme
➕ NO BOXES. NO WASTED SERVICES. JUST HR & RECRUITMENT THAT WORKS
We don’t do cookie-cutter solutions. People are your biggest asset, and sometimes unpredictable. Our job is to reduce risk, keep you compliant, and support leaders and teams with advice that’s practical, tailored, and built around your business.
