Power Technician - Paeroa
Power up your career with Downer
**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here**- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Internal promotion encouraged
- Training and development pathways
- Hourly rate + additional allowances dependent on experience.
**Te** **kowhiringa | The Opportunity**
Working across the Powerco network, based in Paeroa, the Power Technician will be at the forefront of delivering expert-level support for protection systems, SCADA maintenance, and installations. Your work will directly support the reliability and performance of our Distribution clients, keeping communities safe, connected, and moving forward.
This is your chance to work with a skilled, supportive team on cutting-edge infrastructure projects that power New Zealand. If you're ready to bring your technical know-how to a role that offers challenge, variety, and purpose - we want to hear from you!
**Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills**- Relevant EWRB Electrical Registration and current Practising licence
- Full NZ Class 1 Driver's License
- Demonstrable experience in commissioning, testing and maintenance of High Voltage protection system / schemes and installation, substation plant and systems and HV and LV plant and assets
- Experience with maintenance and installation of SCADA and communication equipment preferred
**Ko wai matou | 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 pehea ki te tono | How to apply**
Please submit your application online via the advertisement - email applications will not be accepted. We look forward to hearing from you!