Electrician

Role overview

This position is suited to a qualified electrician who is ready to move into a Line Mechanic pathway and contribute to the electricity network that supports local communities. The work is practical, outdoors, and varied, with a mix of pole work, bucket truck tasks, fault response, and network upgrade activities.

What you’ll do

You will work on both overhead and underground power lines, helping install, service, and repair the infrastructure that carries electricity across the network. Day to day work may involve operating at height, working with a crew, and responding to issues that arise in challenging weather and pressure situations.

Training and career pathway

This role is designed as a transition for electricians who want a different direction. Full support is provided, including paid training and certifications, guidance from experienced team members, and a structured pathway toward recognised Line Mechanic qualifications. You will continue earning while you learn, without having to fund study yourself.

Why consider the move

For electricians wanting more variety, outdoor work, and a specialist trade path, this role offers a chance to expand your skills and enter a field with strong long-term potential. It also creates opportunities for progression and stronger earning prospects over time.

About Northpower

Northpower offers meaningful work in a stable, future-focused sector, with a people-first approach that values safety, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. The culture is built around teamwork, recognition, and support.

What Northpower offers

Benefits include fair, market-competitive pay, options to tailor your package with extra leave and higher employer KiwiSaver contributions, life insurance, preventative health support, discounted medical cover, health and fitness programmes, fuel savings, retail discounts, ongoing development, and a welcoming family-friendly workplace.

Additional information

Applications will be reviewed while the role remains open, and interviews may take place during the advertising period. To be considered, you must be located in New Zealand and hold a current work visa. Pre-employment checks include criminal history screening, a medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks. If you would like a confidential discussion about the transition from electrician to line mechanic, contact Roy on 021 198 4468.