Whakatane Electricians Job Listings

HV Electrician/Cable Jointer64472932564995110

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HV Electrician/Cable Jointer

Whakatane Based Horizon Services is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company. Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies. As a Cable Jointer, you’ll provide specialist HV and LV jointing services, support network maintenance and projects, and respond to electrical distribution faults for both network and third-party clients. About the role In this role, you will: * Deliver field-based technical and electrical service * Complete HV/LV jointing, installation, maintenance, and repairs * Work on substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution assets * Assist with network faults and undertake repairs * Support external contracts, including occasional stay-away work About you Ideally, you will: * Have proven experience and a strong understanding of network electrical systems * Be a Registered Electrician with 2+ years’ experience * Hold qualifications a Distribution Line Mechanic and/or HV Cable Jointer (desirable but not essential) * Have experience jointing XLPE up to 33kV and paper-lead up to 11kV * Have strong technical knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and operating systems * Have live LV jointing experience * Hold a Class 2 licence (Class 4 desirable but not essential) You’ll also be comfortable participating in a 24-hour standby roster and supporting operational requirements. What’s in it for you? * Career development: working with a talented team & access to training resources * Wellness benefits including health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life and critical illness insurance. * Paid day off for your birthday and access to a range of corporate discounts * A stable, well-respected company making a real difference in the industry We’re looking for someone who is not only skilled but also lives our SWITCH values: * Sustainability — Investing in our future. * Winning — Make it happen. * Innovation — Make it better. * Trust — Be honest. * Customer Focus — Find them, keep them. * Health & Safety — Act safe. Work safe. Live safe. So, if you’re ready to make an impact, apply now and help us shape the future.

Whakatāne, New Zealand

Streetlight Electrician63765299927682111

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Streetlight Electrician

WHAKATANE BASED * Staff Benefits * Career Development * Great Team environment * Multi-services company strongly rooted in the Bay of Plenty * Company Vehicle Horizon Networks based in Whakatane is recruiting for a self-motivated high performing individual to fill the role of Streetlight Electrician on a full-time and permanent basis. Horizon Networks Street lighting department is growing into a national services provider - and due to this exciting growth we are looking for Streetlight Electrician. At Horizon Networks, we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return offer a wide range of career opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to work with a business dedicated to offering outstanding service, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel. Responsibilities of the role include: * Assist with the organisation of the Streetlight contracts inclusive of installations, repairs and maintenance of overhead and underground components associated with streetlights. * Carry out maintenance and fault repairs associated with streetlighting. * Ensure all projects are undertaken in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. * Undertake streetlight patrols, as required. * Maintain electrical wiring, machinery, instrumentation and control systems and components to required specifications ensuring economy, quality, reliability, safety and sustainability. To be successful, a candidate is preferred to have the following qualifications, experience and skills: * Current EWRB Practising Licence. * Hold an appropriate provisional electrical qualification. * Current unrestricted Manual NZ Driver Licence. * Desired but not necessary - Hold current Electrical Inspector qualification. * Minimum of 2 years in associated activities. * Commercial and industrial installation experience preferred. * Familiar with distribution systems and associated procedures an advantage. * Knowledge of all appropriate industry rules and regulations including the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015. * Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Regulations and Codes of Practice. * Operational experience in streetlight routine asset maintenance and construction of new street lighting infrastructure. The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well developed processes and procedures in the principal areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation as a premise. To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focused at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and if successful will need to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment. Applications close on Monday, 30 June 2025. To apply for this job go to: https://horizonenergy.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6768725.

Whakatāne, New Zealand

Supervisor (Electrical Projects)63612615962369112

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Supervisor (Electrical Projects)

About the role We are searching for a Contracts Supervisor to join our Kawerau Projects Team, based in the beautiful region of the Bay of Plenty. This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position managing the Projects Delivery Team. Whilst the days of work will predominantly be Monday to Friday, weekend work may be called for on an as and when required basis. Our Kawerau Projects Team is just 20 minutes outside of Whakatane and 45 minutes from Tauranga and Rotorua. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking for a new challenge and to get out of the big city rat race. The position requires the incumbent to be a registered Electrician with a current practicing license. In addition, we are looking for the following experience: * 5+ years of experience in electrical construction * Experience as a leading hand * Experience in quoting/tendering systems * Experience in commercial contracting * Experience in power distribution and street lighting maintenance The following skills and attributes will allow the candidate to be successful in this role: * Proven and effective people management skills * The ability and/or experience in using contract management tools such as NIMBUS * Strong communication skills, both oral and written * Excellent time management skills * Strong computer skills and competency with the Microsoft Office Suite. * Effective and positive leadership skills * The ability to develop QA/ HSE plans * A problem solver with a solution-focused attitude * Excellent customer service skills * The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships * Keen to develop own knowledge and that of others If this is an opportunity that appeals to you, apply now! Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not an NZ or AU citizen, you must have the right to permanent residence.

Kawerau, New Zealand