Power Systems Technician

• Based in Mt. 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.
• 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 Power Systems Technician role just for you! In this position, you will provide a specialist technical power systems and electricity protection to the company’s Power Services Division, making a real impact.

• Providing expertise on testing, commissioning, repairs & maintenance across the power distribution network
• Conducting maintenance tests on high voltage rotating plant.
• Conducting acceptance and maintenance tests on distance protection relays.
• Capable of carrying out primary and secondary testing
• Fault finding analysis of Substation and Control Systems
• Working to international standards
• Installing/maintaining substation and other high voltage equipment, as per job instructions and specifications, meeting current regulations and standards.
• Conducting inspections and servicing tests on control instrumentation and indication hardwired system.
• Produce quality assurance documentation. 
• Managing electricity supply work control systems.
• Understand and comply with your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and all associated regulations, standards, and approved codes of practice.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you by Omexom relating to health and safet

Qualifications and Skills

• National Certificate in Electrical Supply (Power Technician) Level 5 or similar with two years or more post qualification experience
• A tertiary qualification at a polytechnic diploma level is required.
• EWRB Practicing License Required.
• Hands-on experience in power systems and electrical protection work to industry standards.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 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?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

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 Friday, 30 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.