About the Role: We're looking for a skilled, safety-focused Faultsperson who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in restoring power for our communities. This role is critical to keeping the network safe, reliable, and performing at its best whether responding to planned work, unexpected faults, or emergency situations. Role Responsibilities: In this role, you will carry out approved switching, testing, and earthing of network equipment during both planned and unplanned events, always ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the network. You will respond to faults by investigating issues, isolating hazards, and restoring supply quickly and safely, including providing emergency support such as electrical isolation at accident scenes and effective hazard management. You will ensure all work meets, and where possible exceeds, operational, regulatory, and customer expectations, while actively contributing to the achievement of performance targets and service goals. Strong problem-solving skills will be essential, as you will be required to assess complex situations under pressure and implement practical, effective solutions. You will also play a key role in supporting and leading others by providing day-to-day supervision and hands-on assistance to your team. This includes managing workloads, delegating tasks based on individual capability and competency, and supporting the ongoing development of team members. Through encouraging open communication and collaboration, you will help foster a positive, high-performing team culture, while consistently role modelling behavior's that reflect Northpower's values and commitment to excellence. Experience: We're looking for someone who brings a recognised New Zealand or overseas electrical qualification, along with a current, valid driver's licence. You'll have proven experience working as an Electrician, Cable Jointer, or Line Mechanic, with previous standby and switching experience being highly desirable. Just as important as your technical capability is your passion for delivering excellent customer service and your commitment to working safely demonstrated through an excellent safety record and a proactive, responsible approach on the job. 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: At Northpower, you're not just joining a team you're joining a community that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact across our communities every day. You'll have space to innovate, the encouragement t and the backing of a team committed to doing the right thing, always. If this sounds like the next move in your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through our career's website using #REQ1830 and register your interest early, as we will be interviewing suitable applicants throughout the advertising period. Our Christmas holiday shutdown period will run from 24th of December 2025 through to 6th of January 2026. Normal business operations will resume on 7th January 2026.