Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As a Senior Power Technician for our Wiri-based Distribution Networks team, you’ll provide senior‑level technical expertise across Protection, HV plant and SCADA systems, supporting the reliability and resilience of Auckland’s electricity supply.

You’ll lead and undertake complex maintenance, testing, commissioning and fault response activities within substations and switchyards, acting as a technical authority on site and supporting less experienced technicians when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Advanced maintenance, testing and commissioning of HV protection systems and digital relays
• Testing and commissioning of transformers, HV switchgear, cables, automation and rotating plant
• End‑to‑end protection and SCADA scheme testing across substations
• Commissioning, servicing and fault‑finding on RTUs, communications and SCADA networks
• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults beyond standard operating procedures
• Providing technical guidance and support to technicians and field teams
• Participating in electricity supply work control systems and after‑hours response

This is a full‑time, permanent role with participation in an after‑hours on‑call roster. You’ll work independently on complex tasks while being supported by a highly experienced Energy & Utilities leadership and engineering team.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We’re seeking a Senior Power Technician with strong technical capability and proven experience working on complex HV and protection systems in a live network environment.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant trade or tertiary qualification (Diploma, NZCE or equivalent)
• Current EWRB registration with a New Zealand practising licence
• Extensive hands‑on experience with HV protection systems, substations and SCADA
• Strong understanding of HV risks, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Proven experience using HV test equipment and protection testing instrumentation
• The ability to work autonomously, make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure
• A safety‑first mindset and commitment to Zero Harm

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer
At Downer, we do work that matters. You’ll be part of a business that designs, builds, operates and maintains the networks that keep communities connected.

We offer:

• All the tools of trade required - work vehicle, phone etc.
• Long‑term career pathways and technical development opportunities
• A strong Zero Harm culture with safety at the centre of everything we do
• Access to wellbeing support, including counselling and Marram health benefits
• Inclusive employee networks such as Wāhine Kotahitanga, StandOut and Fetu Pasifika

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 communities connected. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across electricity, water, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

With more than 26,000 people across the Downer whānau, we’re a diverse team of thinkers, doers and problem‑solvers, committed to reflecting the communities we work in.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your CV and relevant licences or qualifications.