Trainee Cable Jointer

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Summary: This exciting Trainee Cable Jointer role offers a great pathway to attain National Certificates in Electricity Supply, making a real impact and providing career advancement opportunities within a great team. Highlights: 1. Pathway to attain National Certificates in Electricity Supply 2. Opportunity to make a real impact 3. Career Advancement Opportunities • Based in Silverdale, Auckland • Comprehensive Health Insurance. • Life & Disability Cover • Generous KiwiSaver Contributions. • Enhanced Parental Leave. • Birthday Leave. • Long Service Rewards. • Career Advancement Opportunities. • Be a part of a Great Team. • Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week • Monday – Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster About the Role Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Trainee Cable Jointer role in our Distribution Project Delivery Business Unit. This opportunity is a great pathway to attain National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointing Distribution) levels 2, 3 and 4 in order to obtain EWRB registration as a Cable Jointer, making a real impact. Following this training, you will be able to complete the following tasks: • Identify electrical systems in preparation for work. • Work on electricity network structures. Maintaining, Jointing, installing and terminating Polymeric & PILC insulated cables up to and including 33kV. • Use cable jointing tools, machinery, plant and equipment in an electricity network environment. • Determine the condition of electricity supply LV and HV cables. • Apply earths to and removing earths from underground electricity supply conductors. • Understand work plans and drawings for construction and servicing of underground electricity supply cables and equipment. • Refer to documented work procedures and manuals. • Maintain specialised tooling, plant and equipment relevant to cable jointing tasks. • Complete testing and identification of underground cables as required • Joint pit rescue techniques and joint pit safety standards and requirements. • Confined Space Work. • Basic Traffic Management. • Liaise with Network Operations to receive understand and sign onto Access Permits. • Excavation and reinstatement of underground cables and back fill requirements. Qualifications and Skills • A minimum of NCEA level 2 is desirable but not essential • Previous experience and aptitude for outdoor work is desirable but not essential • Minimum age 16 • Class 1 Drivers Licence. Who are we? Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services. With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited. In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions. At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. How to apply If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Tuesday 16 June 2026. Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you. Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.