Distribution Faultman

• Based in Ngauranga, Wellington
• 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.

You will also be required to be included in the Standby Roster for after-hours and weekend fault response.

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Faultman role just for you!

The successful candidates will work on key responsibilities like:

• Responding to, assessing and attending to all assigned service requests within service levels
• Performing high voltage switching and isolation of plant
• Carrying out repair and maintenance work to Omexom and customer standards
• Identifying and reporting any unscheduled work to enable recording of network equipment that is not safe or functional
• Reporting any events/incidents as soon as reasonably practical and stopping work and reporting concerns to the immediate supervisor if there are any concerns for personal safety
• Ensuring the appropriate plant and equipment to carry out the prescribed task is available and safe to operate and taking personal care of plant and equipment to maintain it's safe to operate condition
• Understand and comply with your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and all associated regulation, standards, and approved codes of practice
• Understand and comply with all Omexom health and safety policies and procedures
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you by Omexom relating to health and safety

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified and registered Line Mechanic
• Switching training and experience
• Heavy vehicle licence (minimum class 2)
• Faultman network warrants and Transpower switching (desirable)
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of electricity distribution networks
• Demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude and interact positively with customers, business partners and other team members
• Sound computer skills
• High voltage protection system commissioning experience and confidence to make decisions autonomously
• Possess a valid full and clean NZ driver’s license

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 on30 October 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.