Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business are seeking skilled Line Mechanics ready to step into a specialist pathway as Trainee Glove & Barrier (G&B) Line Mechanics across our Coromandel, Paeroa and Matamata depots. If you bring the right attitude, strong references and at least two years’ postqualification experience, we’ll fully support your development into this highdemand, safetycritical field.

You will need to live within our wider service areas (Tokoroa, Putaruru, Matamata, Morrinsville, Paeroa, Whitianga, Coromandel or Whangamatā) and participate in a rotating firstresponse fault roster. Cable Jointing training may also be available, and all G&B training includes a twoyear bond. This pathway offers strong longterm earning potential linked to roster participation and growing technical capability.

These are fulltime, permanent roles with 40 guaranteed hours, penal rates and allowances. You’ll work alongside experienced crews delivering overhead and underground maintenance, construction, installation and reactive fault response work. The role is varied, handson and essential to the reliability of local distribution networks.

You’ll join a supportive Energy & Utilities team with clear progression, structured training and a culture built around safety, teamwork and technical excellence.

Nga pūkengamatua | Important Skills

We’re looking for Line Mechanics who bring practical experience, a safety‑first mindset and the motivation to grow into specialist Glove & Barrier work. The ideal candidate has solid technical foundations and is ready to take the next step in their distribution career.

Key skills and requirements:

• EWRB Line Mechanic Registration or Distribution Line Mechanic qualification

• Experience in overhead and/or underground distribution networks

• Proven capability working safely around live systems and safety‑critical environments

• Minimum two years’ post‑qualification experience

• Strong commitment to Zero Harm and safe field practices

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights and in varied field conditions

• Physically fit and confident in hands‑on environments

Whether you’re already an experienced Line Mechanic or you’re ready to develop into specialist distribution and G&B work, we’d love to hear from you.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

Your expertise helps communities thrive, and Downer will back you with career pathways, wellbeing support and a strong, inclusive team culture. We offer;

Career - Personal development planning and structured upskilling , Leadership programmes and longterm career pathways , Opportunities across HV, Cable Jointing, G&B, Power Technician and more

Wellbeing - Zero Harm embedded across all work, free counselling for you and your immediate whānau, Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes

Community - Strong team culture across E&UEmployee networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga

Individuality - Perks@Downer discounts: Southern Cross, gyms, rentals, movies, travel and retail cashback

Discover more of our great benefits here!

Ko waimātou | Our Organisation 

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is a transTasman 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. Our strength comes from our inhouse technical expertise, specialist engineering capability, trusted OEM partnerships and highly skilled crews.

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 problemsolvers 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 

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All successful applicants must complete a satisfactory preemployment drug and alcohol test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check. If you need support with any part of this process, our team is here to help.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.