Network Design Estimator

A safe workplace as your safety and well-being is our priority

A relocation package if you are moving regions

Health insurance for you and your family

Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week

A competitive salary between $85,000 to $90,000 per annum

The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations.

Our purpose is to provide affordable and sustainable energy to Far North consumers, which we will achieve by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.

We are seeking a strong team player who, as our new Network Design Estimator, will be responsible for developing detailed designs, costings, and fieldwork packages for customer-driven network extensions, privately funded reticulation, and Network maintenance and capital projects that meet Top Energy statutory compliance, internal procedure, and customer service level expectations.

This position will report to the Estimating Manager and will be based at our Kaitia or Kerikeri office.

Key areas of focus will be to :

Review and confirm the scope of work and design for customers

Conduct site inspections, surveys, mapping, and research as required

Compile accurate job costings and field work packs for all types of work

Liaise with Network and Contracting teams during work pack development

Respond to requests for information and actively resolve any issues

Ensure that all deliverables meet agreed technical and commercial performance objectives

To succeed in this role, you will have at least two years of technical experience within the electricity distribution industry, ideally with overhead and underground distribution system design and costing experience or a relevant tertiary qualification.

The ability to produce, read, and understand diagrams using GIS software is essential, as well as experience with AutoCad or similar drafting software.

An intermediate skill level in MS Office products is essential, and proficiency in SAP is preferred.

You must hold a full current driver's Licence.

A geographic knowledge of the Far North region would be an advantage.

Additional skills and attributes you will have :

Health and Safety focus

Excellent communication (written and verbal)

A strong Customer Service focus

A high level of precision and attention to detail

If you'd love to be part of a great team up here in the Far North, put in your application today.

We at Top Energy are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive, friendly work environment, where we work together and can all be ourselves.

We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy.

Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check, including a drug and alcohol test.

We are an accredited NZ Immigration employer; therefore, applications from international candidates are welcome.

Applications Close : 19 Oct 2025