Electrician, Christchurch
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Downer New Zealand

Electrician

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  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | What We Offer


At Downer, the work you do makes a real difference.


Every day, you'll help deliver and maintain the essential infrastructure that keeps homes powered, businesses running, and communities connected across Aotearoa.


We offer:


  • Work on critical electrical network infrastructure that directly supports local communities and essential services.
  • A rewarding, hands-on role, working alongside experienced and supportive crews.
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities to help you upskill and further your qualifications.
  • Free Marram healthcare and subsidised holiday homes.
  • Confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate whānau.
  • Access to Perks@Downer, providing discounts on travel, retail, entertainment, fitness, and more.


Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity


Join Downer’s Energy & Utilities, Hornby team as an Electrician, putting your skills to work on electrical networks that keep communities connected.


Deliver electrical fitting services across network equipment and installations. Your work will include construction, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, with a strong focus on completing every job safely, accurately and to a high standard.


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Installing and maintaining substations, transformers, switchgear, regulators and other network equipment
  • Diagnosing, analysing and repairing faults across the network distribution system
  • Completing accurate job documentation and providing timely information to stakeholders
  • Following quality systems, technical procedures and safe work practices
  • Actively contributing to a Zero Harm workplace
  • Participation in our faults roster
  • Completing relevant training and competency development


Ngā pūkenga matua | What We’re Looking For


You’re a qualified Electrician who takes pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality work that helps keep communities connected. You'll bring a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn.


You'll bring:


  • A recognised electrical trade qualification, current New Zealand electrical registration, and a practising licence.
  • A current driver licence and the ability to work safely across a variety of environments and conditions.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding, testing, and maintenance skills, with a focus on quality workmanship.
  • Sound communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A practical, hands-on approach with a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and Zero Harm.
  • Experience with substation equipment, network assets, or overhead and underground construction is advantageous but not essential.


New to the networks industry?


If you're a qualified electrician looking to cross-skill into the electricity distribution sector, we'd love to hear from you. We offer training, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career maintaining the infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and communities.


Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities


Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply


Please submit your application online with your CV, cover letter and relevant quals.


We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Maintenance
  • Testing
  • Electrical Fault-Finding
  • Network Assets
  • Substation Equipment

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Commitment to Safety
  • Work Ethic

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🔋 Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Sick Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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