Cable Jointer
Northpower · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Installing underground assets
- Jointing power cables
- Excavating cable sites
What they ask for
NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB); current practising licence; Class 2 NZ Driver Licence; at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience; underground cable jointing and termination experience; distribution network experience up to 33kV; excavation experience; legal right to work in New Zealand
- 2+ yrs experience
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
About The Role
As a Cable Jointer, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, replacing and repairing underground electricity distribution assets. You’ll carry out cable jointing, terminations and associated works on networks up to and including 33kV.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Installing, replacing and repairing underground distribution assets
- Jointing and terminating polymeric and/or paper-insulated power cables up to 33kV
- Excavating and reinstating underground cable installation sites
- Operating electrical equipment associated with distribution networks
- Troubleshooting faults and finding practical solutions on site
- Working closely with supervisors, team members, clients and other contractors
- Ensuring work meets Northpower, client, industry and regulatory standards
- Maintaining tools, equipment and PPE to a high standard
- Keeping safety front of mind and speaking up if something isn’t right
About You
You’re an experienced Cable Jointer who takes pride in doing quality work safely. You’re comfortable working in the field, enjoy being part of a team and can think on your feet when challenges come up.
You’ll bring:
- NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) and a current practising licence
- Class 2 NZ Driver Licence
- At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience
- Experience with underground cable jointing and terminations
- Experience working on distribution networks up to 33kV
- Excavation experience
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A safety-first mindset
- A practical, reliable and team-focused approach
What's in it for you?
You'll be joining a business where your work has a real impact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay with tool of trade vehicle
- Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
- Life insurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
- Fuel and retail discounts
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first
- The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help power New Zealand's future
About Northpower
Proudly Kiwi-owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 people nationwide, we're proud to power the communities that rely on us every day.
If you’re an experienced Cable Jointer looking for your next opportunity with Northpower, apply now and bring your skills to a team helping keep our communities connected.
How To Apply
Apply now via #REQ2077.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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