Electrical Fitter

About the role: We are looking for a licensed Electrician with an industrial background to join our team as an Electrical Fitter, working in a substation environment across construction and maintenance projects. This role involves constructing, installing, wiring, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment in line with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Reporting to the Technical Field Manager, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Carry

out prescribed electrical fitting work in accordance with regulations and industry standards

• Construct,

install, wire, test, and maintain substation equipment (11kV–110kV)

• Read

and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications

• Complete

all associated wiring accurately and to standard

• Complete

accurate record keeping, reporting, and job documentation

• Take

ownership and accountability for tasks and work delivered

• Meet

and exceed operational, regulatory, and customer requirements

• Identify

issues, apply logical problem-solving skills, and implement effective solutions

• Proactively

contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and safety practices

• Ensure

all tools, equipment, and PPE are fit for purpose and well maintained

• Exercise

authority to stop any unsafe work

• Health, safety, quality & environment
• Maintain

100% compliance with HSQE requirements, codes of practice, and standards

• Be

safety-focused for yourself, your team, customers, and the public

• Proactively

report incidents, hazards, and near misses

• Ensure

compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements

About you You’ll be a safety-conscious professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

You will bring:

• Progressing

towards Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 5)

• Registered

Electrician with current Practising Licence

• Registered

Cable Jointer with current Practising Licence

• Preferably

holds Vector WTCs for Switching and Permit activities

• Minimum

4+ years' industry experience

• High

Voltage network experience

• Experience

in cable fault location and cable testing

• Experience

with switching and LV linking on the Vector network

• Zone

Substation background would be an advantage

• Knowledge

and understanding of Transpower substations

• Vector

network experience (advantage)

• XGIS

and protection experience (advantage)

• Strong

safety focus

• Proven

team player

• Excellent

communication skills

• Strong

interpersonal skills

• Ability

to problem solve effectively

• Ability

to adapt and perform in a reactive environment

• Computer

literate

What’s in it for you? Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.

You’ll benefit from:

• A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network
• Fair and market competitive pay including tool of trade vehicle, with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts
• Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

About Northpower – Powering communities across Aotearoa Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots and national reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks across Whangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000 connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utility contracting businesses. From keeping the lights on today to building the infrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 people across 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers, clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in your community. The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on every day.

How to Apply? If you’re looking for work that makes a real difference – work you can be proud of – We offers the opportunity to grow your career while supporting the communities that rely on us every day. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Apply now via #REQ2134 and be supported, challenged, and trusted to do work that truly matters. As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, pre‑employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this opportunity.