Technician - Expressions of Interest

Posted: 04/11/2025Closing Date: 05/12/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: The Lines Company - Waitete DepotJob Category: Distribution and Supply

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Lines Company (TLC), we’ve been powering the King Country for nearly 100 years. As a community-owned business, we’re all about people—our customers, our team, and our region.Whether it’s supporting local homes, farms, or schools, we work around the clock to keep the lights on and the region running. We offer job stability, competitive pay, and a workplace that values balance, development, and community.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

This full-time, permanent role (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri) is based in Te Kuiti. You’ll be responsible for:✅ Maintaining overhead lines and underground cables (230V–33kV)✅ Servicing and wiring network and substation equipment✅ Cable jointing and secondary wiring✅ Performing network switching and logging activities✅ Constructing new electrical reticulation to standardsYou’ll also join the after-hours faults roster (1 in every 4 weeks). Living locally is essential for fault response.Your technical skills are only part of the story. We are looking for someone with a great attitude, a sense of humour, and evidence of a strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Desired Skills And Experience

Mōu - About You

We’re Looking For a Skilled Technician With

✅ Level 6 Technical Certificate/NZCE or equivalent✅ EWRB registration and current practising licence (minimum limited)✅ 3+ years’ experience as a power technician and registered electrician✅ Strong safety focus, problem-solving skills, and a great attitude✅ Class 1 driver’s licence and ability to lift up to 20kg

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

Benefits

We take great pleasure in being an enjoyable place to work and in our passion of giving back to the local community. We've worked hard to build great teams of people who love coming to work, and in doing so have created a great work culture. So, on top of competitive wages, we will help you learn and grow on the job while keeping your skills up to date and attractive plus a bunch of other benefits that include:✅ Competitive salary and strong employee benefits✅ Wellbeing incentives to support your physical and mental health✅ Medical and life insurance✅ Extra leave days to help you recharge✅ A friendly, family-focused team cultureIf you’re looking for a role where you can contribute to the performance of our network and help keep our communities safe and connected, this could be your next big move.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

📅 Applications close 05 December 2025, but we’re reviewing as we go and may close early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!

Please Note

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid NZ work visa. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct Ministry of Justice background checks and pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.⚡💻 Ready to take the next step in your career and support critical infrastructure in your community? Apply now and grow with us. 🛡️🖥️