Join our technical team and helpbuild the future with us as the Technical Team Leader Construction.
Reporting to the Technical Supervisor Construction, you will be responsible for leading a team of Supply Electricians, Cable Jointers and Apprentices who construct, install and maintain substation and distribution equipment, and cable networks. This will require excellent people leadership, project planning and proven work delivery skills.
You'll thrive on growing and developing your team, building good working relationships with other team members, customers, and contractors and be comfortable working away from home on occasion.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus overtime and rostered on call.
About You – Skills and Experience
You will be a highly motivated individual who has a pragmatic, flexible and adaptable team approach, along with the passion to grow and develop at PowerNet.
We’re looking for someone who:
Who is PowerNet?
We are New Zealand’s fourth largest electricity network management company, responsible for managing five electricity networks across the diverse and spectacular lower South Island. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to our communities across the lower South Island.
Being an essential service in a growing industry, we view the future positively. Our progression and innovation are at the forefront of our business. We are committed to discovering more about emerging technologies to better understand the benefits these can have for our customers, communities, and network.
What PowerNet Offers:
Here at PowerNet, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a caring team environment, a balanced approach to work and personal life, while encouraging professional and personal growth for everyone.
Here's how we do it…
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, and communities. We provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, celebrating differences.
If you’re ready to be part of our highly 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 a cover letter.
Applications close 30 April 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/
