Underground Power Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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Cable Jointer

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay with a tool of trade vehicle
Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
Ongoing learning, development and career progression

Work on essential electricity infrastructure projects, installing, maintaining, and repairing underground electrical distribution networks up to 33kV.

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Cable Jointer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Competitive pay, plus tool of trade vehicle
Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver
Ongoing learning, development and career progression

You'll work on installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of underground electricity network assets, helping keep communities connected.

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Listed seven days ago

Trainee Service Locator - Wellington

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington

1.5x OT rates + allowances

Stable, long‑term work across essential infrastructure
Exclusive deals and discounts from a range of retailers and services
Strong earning potential, ongoing training, and long term career growth

Kickstart your career in underground utilities. Train on industry-leading technology, work outdoors, and make a real impact on connecting communities

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Electrical Apprentice (Mines)

at Aotea Electric Southern Ltd

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Trade accounts & discounts at a large number of business across Dunedin.
Supportive team culture with strong Health & Safety focus.
Supportive team culture with strong Health & Safety focus.

We are looking for an Electrical Apprentice to join our experienced, close-knit team. This role will be mostly be located at Macraes Gold Mine.

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Underground Mining Vacancies

at KCA Site Services

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Best Market Rates Depending on Role & Experience

Permanent FIFO Opportunities | Secure long-term work in Underground Mining
Multiple Roster Options | 2:2 OR 7:7
Spend less time on long-haul flights and more time closer to home!

Jumbo, Charge Up, Bogger, Service/Paste Crew, HD Fitters, Auto Electricians & More! Underground Mining opportunities in New Zealand!

7d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Cable Jointer

at Northpower Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Competitive pay with a tool of trade vehicle
Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
Ongoing learning, development and career progression

Work on essential electricity infrastructure projects, installing, maintaining, and repairing underground electrical distribution networks up to 33kV.

11h ago

Listed five days ago

Digger Operator

at Veza Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Experienced Digger Operator for earthworks and drainage work with a growing family-owned civil business.

5d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Cable Jointer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Competitive pay, plus tool of trade vehicle
Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver
Ongoing learning, development and career progression

You'll work on installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of underground electricity network assets, helping keep communities connected.

14d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Electricity Operations Controller (multiple positions)

at Vector

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Additional week of annual leave in this role
Competitive salary + free insurances + wellbeing grant + high street discounts
New offices alongside The Domain, subsidised public transport + car parking

We’re creating the control room of the future, upgrading and developing new technology systems that will make this a state-of-the-art environment.

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Trainee Cable Jointer

at Unison Contracting Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Supportive team environment

Join an Awesome team and get your New Year started with Unison!

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICIAN

at Millennium Electrical Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$45 – $47 per hour

Market-leading remuneration package
Fully subsidised company health insurance after 3 months of employment
Company vehicle, phone, uniform, and PPE provided

Electrician - Great opportunity working in a very interesting and challenging sector of the Electrical Industry

19d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Machine Operator/Skilled Labourer

at Clarke Underground LTD

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$25 – $38 per hour

Join Clarke Underground LTD for utility works installation roles in civil and utility construction.

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Underground Survey Assistant

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary, incentives & benefits

Enjoy the lifestyle of an 8 days on 6 days off roster.
Based in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Join an expanding international gold mining business.

An entry level opportunity to join the surveying team at the Waihi gold mine, with training provided and support to achieve relevent qualifications.

12d ago

Listed one hour ago

Cable Jointer

at Northpower Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Competitive salary + company perks
Passionate about working in the energy sector
Values driven, inclusive and supportive culture

Northpower is seeking a qualified cable jointer to join our team based in the Palmerston North depot.

1h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Utility Mapping Locator

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

1.5x OT rates + allowances

Stable, long‑term work across essential infrastructure
Exclusive deals and discounts from a range of retailers and services
Strong earning potential, ongoing training, and long term career growth

Use specialist GPR and locating technology to uncover underground services, protect critical networks and help customers get their work underway.

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Coordinator

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

We are currently seeking to employ a Project Coordinator to coordinate the work schedules, key operations and processes for the contract team.

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Electrician Trainee

at MainPower New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Rangiora based opportunity
Subsidised health insurance and gym membership + Life Insurance
Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances

Join our Technical Services team as a Trainee Electrician! Full training and career growth awaits!

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Electrical Engineer

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

Help keep Aotearoa moving through nationally significant infrastructure.

Lead the safety, compliance and long-term reliability of Channel’s critical electrical infrastructure as our Marsden Point-based Electrical Engineer.

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Multiple Mining Career Opportunities | Underground Gold Project

at MPI

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Career defining opportunities with a new company & operation
Residential New Zealand or FIFO
Highly competitive salary packaging

A unique career opportunity – Exceptional leadership, a new project, growth oriented gold/copper miner.

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Electrician

at Wells Group of Companies

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Utilise your Electrical skills and be rewarded with ongoing opportunities.
Competitive remuneration.
Join a positive, friendly and high performing team.

Wells seek NZ Registered Electrician for Permanent work. Join us now.

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Faultperson

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive remuneration with a tool of trade vehicle
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development

Repairs, performing HV switching, testing and earthing equipment, and responding to faults by investigating, isolating, and restoring supply.

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

(Tradesperson) Underground Services Maintenance Technician

at Auckland Airport

This is a Full time job

Auckland

On-call allowance is available
Supportive team environment
Be part of meaningful "mahi" in Tamaki Makaurau

We are looking for an experienced Underground Services Maintenance Tradesperson to join our Engineering Services team at Auckland Airport.

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Electrical Substation Engineer

at Phillip Riley

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

salary + bonus + benefits

Design and deliver major HV and generation infrastructure
Trusted by utilities and developers across NZ and APAC
Employee-owned with a path to shareholding

Lead HV transmission and renewable energy projects across NZ and APAC. Work with purpose, in a supportive, employee-owned team

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Junior Electrical Engineer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Fair and market competitive pay
Life insurance & preventative health initiatives
Discounted fuel rates & retail discounts

You'll be involved in a mix of office and field-based activities, from technical investigations and site inspections asset data analysis.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Network Electrician / Line Mechanic / Cable Jointer

at Horizon Energy Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Matamata, Waikato

Work on HV & LV network projects
Career growth with training and development opportunities
Variety of field work and infrastructure projects

Join a skilled power team delivering network extensions across Powerco’s ‘Valley’ Network.

7d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

ELECTRICIAN - PANEL BUILDER

at Millennium Electrical Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Market-leading remuneration package
Fully subsidised company health insurance after 3 months of employment
Company vehicle, phone, uniform, and PPE provided

Electrician/Panel Builder - Great opportunity working in a very interesting and challenging sector of the Electrical Industry

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Distribution Cable Jointer

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Company Provided Life Insurance

We are currently seeking to employ Cable Jointers for installation, maintenance, repair of underground cable networks.

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Transmission Line Mechanics / Lineworkers - NSW, Australia | FIFO or Relocation

at Catalpa Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$150,000 – $200,000+ (AUD)

FIFO from New Zealand or Relocate to Australia
Flexible 3:1, 6:2 & 8:2 Rosters
Top Rates + Career Growth

Climb higher with Australia's growing transmission sector. FIFO or relocate from NZ, earn competitive rates and work on landmark projects.

11d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Industrial Electrician

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

NZD 100k - 110k per year + Annual Bonus

Stable, reliable business with work day shifts and consistent work
A manufacturing plant that will give you variety, challenge and growth
Good salary, plus bonuses. A fun team to work with.

Responsible for all things electrical in this stable manufacturing concern. Join a team that has lots of fun and a company that cares for their people