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Electrical Fitter

Northpower

Leading NZ infrastructure firm delivering electricity, fibre, transmission, distribution & renewable energy solutions.

Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment in substations and distribution networks.

9 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand

Onsite

Company Size

1,400 Employees

Service Specialisms

Electrical Engineering

Construction Services

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Distribution

Fibre Network

Transmission

Distribution

Substations

Industrial Electrical and Automation

Communications

Role

Description

electrical installation

equipment maintenance

record keeping

problem solving

regulatory compliance

task ownership

Construct, install and maintain electrical equipment to meet customer requirements in substation and distribution environments.
Keep accurate records, documentation and reports for all work completed.
Take full ownership of the tasks you’re responsible for, ensuring quality and accountability at every stage.
Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly and safely.
Carry out all electrical work in line with industry regulations and company standards.

Requirements

substations

ewrb registered

electrical cert

safety

team player

fault finding

Experience working in substations (11kV–110kV) and/or distribution network equipment (400V–11kV) in either construction or maintenance.
A team player with good communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and pride in delivering quality results.
A certificate in Electrical Engineering or currently working towards one (advantageous).
Strong focus on safety and compliance.
Practical aptitude across both mechanics and electronics.
Physically capable of meeting the demands of on-site work.
EWRB Registration - Electrician (required).
Logical thinker with strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
Able to work independently or as part of a team, depending on the task.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open.

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

criminal history check
drug and alcohol testing
medical assessment

Company

Overview

90 years

Network ownership

The company has a heritage rooted in decades of infrastructure ownership and operation.

It blends ownership and contracting—running its own electricity and fibre networks while delivering engineering and construction services nationwide.
Financially robust, it sustains large-scale contracts with major utilities and returns profits to its consumer-owned trust.
Its projects range from substation upgrades and submarine cable installations to managing transmission lines and future-energy installations.
Specialising in transmission, distribution, fibre rollout, inspection solutions and grid‑scale solar, it tackles every layer of utility infrastructure.
Unusually, the company owns and operates one of the region’s oldest hydro stations and recently launched a portable data centre prototype.

Culture + Values

Safety is our priority.
We work together as one team.
We care for the communities we serve.
We deliver excellence.
We act with integrity.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2050

Climate Commitment

The organization is committed to achieving net zero emissions by the year 2050.

The organization is working towards reducing its carbon footprint by implementing renewable energy solutions.
Sustainability is a key driver in the organization's operational decision-making processes.
The organization works to enhance environmental stewardship through better waste management practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

The company fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Supporting gender balance with initiatives to improve female representation in technical roles.
Tracking gender-related data and encouraging diversity across all levels.

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