Step into a key role leading our technical team as the Technical Team Leader.
Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of Technicians and Apprentices responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining substation and distribution equipment. This role calls for strong people leadership, solid project planning abilities, and a proven track record in delivering quality work.
You’ll enjoy developing and supporting your team, fostering strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and contractors.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for overtime and rostered on-call duties.
You are a motivated individual with a practical, flexible, and team-oriented mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for developing your career with PowerNet.
We’re seeking someone who:
PowerNet is New Zealand’s fourth-largest electricity network management company, overseeing five networks across the diverse and stunning lower South Island. We are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable electricity to the communities we serve.
As an essential service in a growing sector, we take a positive view of the future. Innovation and progress are central to our business, and we continuously explore emerging technologies to understand how they can benefit our customers, communities, and network.
At PowerNet, our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to offer a supportive team culture, a healthy work–life balance, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and communities. We’re committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and celebrates individuality.
If you’re ready to contribute to our skilled technical field team at PowerNet, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today at www.powernet.co.nz/careers/ by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Applications close 27 March 2026.
PowerNet Limited manages electricity networks on behalf of its respective owners Electricity Invercargill Limited and The Power Company Limited who each hold a 50% shareholding in the company.
Electricity Invercargill Limited (EIL) is owned by the ratepayers of the Invercargill City Council (ICC) and The Power Company Limited (TPC) is owned by the Southland Electric Power Supply Consumer Trust (SEPSCT) which represents consumers connected to their network.
PowerNet also manages the assets of the OtagoNet Joint Venture (OJV) which is jointly owned by PowerNet’s two shareholders Electricity Invercargill and The Power Company as well as a small embedded network at Frankton, known as Lakeland Network, near Queenstown that is owned by Electricity Southland (ESL).
PowerNet also provides a network control centre function to the Stewart Island Electrical Supply Authority (SIESA) and two field services staff are stationed on the Island.
At PowerNet we recognise that our people are critical to the success of our Company. We are a technology-based business that is growing and we employ people with the right attitude and skills to help us achieve our goals. PowerNet is committed to providing a caring team environment. We believe in a balanced approach to work and personal life and we actively encourage professional and personal growth for all of our people.
For more information and to see current vacanices please see our careers page http://www.powernet.co.nz/careers/
