About this role
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer’s Network Services team works alongside some of Aotearoa’s largest energy providers, helping maintain and enhance the critical networks that power our communities. With more than 500 specialists nationwide, we’re committed to being kaitiaki — guardians of New Zealand’s essential energy infrastructure.
Based at our Lower Hutt depot, this full time, permanent role is an opportunity for an experienced Line Mechanic to carry out high quality construction, maintenance, installation and fault response work across the Wellington electricity network.
You’ll join a skilled, tight knit team delivering work that directly contributes to a safer, more resilient and sustainable future for Aotearoa.
Mōu koe | About You
You’re an experienced Line Mechanic who takes pride in safe, high quality workmanship and can work both independently and within a field crew.
You will bring:
Essential
- EWRB Line Mechanic Registration with a current practising licence
- NZQA Level 4 qualification
- Current Class 1 driver’s licence
- Strong working knowledge of SMEI and safe LV electrical work practice
- Ability to clearly communicate (including WMS and JSEA documentation)
Desirable
- G&B qualification
- Class 2 or heavy trade licence
- Extensive industry-related experience
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
Other facts
About Downer
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
What you'll do
- The Line Mechanic will carry out construction, maintenance, installation, and fault response work across the Wellington electricity network. This role contributes to a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future for Aotearoa.
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