Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
This role sits within our Roslyn, Palmerston North team who operates service and construction contracts at various sites across the country.We provide penalty rates, allowances / accommodation and meals. We make sure you’re well looked after while you’re on the road.
We have a supportive team culture where we work hard, enjoy ourselves, look out for each other, and gain experience with different skills and projects.
Reporting to the Contract Manager, the Power Technician will play a crucial role in delivering expert support for protection systems and SCADA maintenance and installations. Your contributions will directly bolster the reliability and performance for our clients, helping keep communities safe, connected, and progressing forward.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’re a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in the quality and safety of your work. You enjoy working as part of a skilled field team, and bring strong practical experience with:
This role is ideal for someone willing to work away from home and travel around New Zealand for major renewable projects. Applicants should be prepared for both short-term and long-term travel as part of their regular work schedule.
Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication. We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth, with support systems tailored to your diverse needs and aspirations.
Our benefits focus on four key areas:
Discover more of our great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is a trans-tasman team delivering the essential services that keep our communities connected. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
You want your work to matter, and so do we. With more than 26,000 people across our wider Downer whānau, we’re a diverse team of thinkers, doers, and problem‑solvers. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in. We welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click APPLY and follow the prompts, including your CV and copies of relevant licences/qualifications.
All successful applicants must complete a satisfactory pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.
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.
