Sub Stations Trainee Power Techinician

About the Role

If you're hands-on, curious, and ready to kick off a career that combines technical skill, outdoor work, and learning from some of the best in the industry, Northpower wants you on our team.

We're offering a rare opportunity to join a high-performing field team where you'll learn by doing, grow every day, and set yourself on the path to earning your trade qualification.

This is the perfect role for someone who wants to stop "just thinking about it" and start building something real for themselves, their community, and their career.

Role Responsibilities

Supporting experienced field crews on real-world projects.

Getting hands-on with tools, machinery, and technical drawings.

Learning how to plan, scope, and deliver infrastructure jobs safely and efficiently.

Contributing ideas and solutions so you won't be just the "new guy".

Making sure all work and gear meets top safety and quality standards.

Interacting with a wide range of people from engineers and contractors to customers and council teams.

About You

A genuine interest in working in the trades or infrastructure field.

A great attitude : reliable, positive, and always open to learning.

Good attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions.

A commitment to working safely – everyone goes home safe, every day.

Some experience or exposure to tools, machinery or technical work is a bonus, but not a must.

From Day One to Fully Qualified – We've Got Your Back

A clear pathway to a trade qualification and long-term career.

Daily mentoring from experienced supervisors and field leaders.

An environment where your ideas and input are valued from Day One.

The chance to work on essential projects that keep communities running.

A strong team culture where people have your back and celebrate your wins.

About us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors.

We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now

Whether you're fresh out of study, changing direction, or just ready for something real, we'll back you with the training, tools, and support to build a career that matters.

Don't miss out – apply now at our careers website using #REQ

Your success story begins here!

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.

You must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa – we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

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