Distribution Line Mechanic

Ventia is on the hunt for TWO Registered Distribution Line Mechanic's looking to take the lead on critical network infrastructure projects? Join our team in Waikato and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable electricity distribution services across the region. This role is responsible for leading crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution assets while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.

What's In It For You Competitive pay rate + Southern Cross Health Insurance

Opportunity to work on essential network infrastructure projects

Career development and ongoing training opportunities

Supportive team environment focused on safety and wellbeing

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community through safe and reliable network servicesul contribution to your community through safe and reliable network services

About The Role As a Distribution Line Mechanic, you will lead and support crews carrying out de-energised network construction and maintenance activities, including:

Pole erection, structure replacement, cross-arm changes, and conductor jointing

Overhead line construction and maintenance from 240V to 33KV

Underground cable installation, maintenance, and civil coordination

Site risk assessments, tailgate meetings, and worksite safety leadership

Equipment, vehicle, and plant maintenance

Mentoring apprentices and developing team capability

Emergency response and participation in after-hours standby rosters when required

Delivering work in line with company, client, and industry standards

What You'll Bring Minimum 5 years' experience as a Registered Distribution Line Mechanic Demonstrated experience in de-energised line work and underground cabling

Sound knowledge of electricity distribution industry health and safety practices

Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical information

Physical fitness for climbing, lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

NZ Driver's licence (heavy vehicle licence advantageous)

Cable jointing experience or training is highly desirable

About Ventia As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168661