Powerline Worker

Powerline Worker – Relocate to South Australia

Build your powerline career in Australia with SA Power Networks

SA Power Networks is inviting experienced New Zealand Powerline Workers to relocate to South Australia and continue their career with one of Australia’s most respected electricity distributors.

We offer a fully supported relocation pathway, internal training, modern equipment, and long-term career opportunities across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

Locations include Adelaide CBD, Clare, Murray Bridge, Wingfield, Holden Hill and Elizabeth.

About the role

Powerline Workers play a critical role in maintaining and restoring SA Power Networks’ overhead and underground electricity distribution network, helping connect South Australians to a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

Working as part of a field-based crew, you will deliver planned and reactive network works across metropolitan and regional environments. This includes fault response and restoration, maintenance activities, network upgrades, and emergency response work to help keep power flowing to homes, businesses, and communities across South Australia.

Safety is our highest priority — for our people, the public, and the communities we serve. A strong commitment to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement is essential in everything we do

Training & transition to SA Power Networks assets

Regardless of your previous experience in New Zealand or elsewhere, all Powerline Workers must complete SAPN-specific training before working on our network.

This is a non-negotiable safety and compliance requirement, designed to ensure that:

• You are fully competent on SAPN assets, equipment, and procedures
• You return home safely every day
• You are set up for long-term success within our network

This training is fully supported by SA Power Networks, delivered by experienced trainers, and designed to build on your existing skills- not replace them.

Why relocate to South Australia?

South Australia offers an outstanding lifestyle with a balance that’s hard to beat, shorter commute times, affordable housing, and easy access to beautiful beaches, wine regions, and the outdoors.

Adelaide is widely recognised as Australia’s festival capital, hosting a huge array of world-class events each year, including:

• Adelaide Fringe Festival (the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere)
• OzAsia Festival
• WOMADelaide
• Illuminate Adelaide
• A year-round calendar of food, wine, music and cultural festivals

The state is also home to world-class sporting events, including:

• Tour Down Under
• LIV Golf Adelaide
• The iconic Adelaide Oval, internationally renowned for hosting international cricket, Rugby Union, soccer and AFL

Combined with strong regional communities, family-friendly living, and a relaxed pace of life, South Australia is a place where many people choose to build long-term careers and put down roots.

Culture & benefits

At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

• Significant relocation support package (over $10,000 value)
• Free flights, accommodation and car rental
• Tailored support securing long-term rental accommodation
• Work an 8-hour day on a 9-day fortnight
• Straight into double time after working 8 hours (no time and a half)
• Modern trucks, state-of-the-art EWPs, tools and equipment
• $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
• 13% employer superannuation (Same as Kiwi Saver)
• 20 days annual leave and 10+ days personal leave
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Ability to purchase up to 20 additional days leave
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Automatic income protection coverage
• Excellent depot culture and strong social connections
• Varied rosters with opportunities for regional work and travel

Starting base salary: $101,494 AUD + additional allowances and overtime

About you

We’re keen to hear from Powerline Workers who have:

• Current EWRB NZ Practising License
• Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4
• A minimum of two years’ post trade experience including high voltage and overhead work
• Current full drivers’ licence (Heavy traffic licence - beneficial)
• High voltage switching experience (beneficial
• A strong safety mindset and pride in quality work
• Willingness to complete SAPN-specific training and onboarding

We will support suitable candidates through qualification recognition and onboarding requirements.

About SA Power Networks

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

For more information, please contact:[email protected]

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders, cultures and backgrounds

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.