Line Mechanic

The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. We are enabling Northland to contribute to the decarbonisation challenge by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers

About the role

We are seeking experienced Line Mechanics to install, maintain and repair electrical distribution lines and associated equipment, including the provision of emergency repairs and out-of-hours fault rectification.

This position reports to the Construction Supervisor and will be based at our Puketona Depot.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will hold a current Practicing Licence as an EWRB Registered Line Mechanic, along with a minimum of two years of industry experience. You must hold a full NZ Driver Licence, including classes 1 and 2, and preferably up to class 5 would be an advantage. You must have comprehensive knowledge of electrical practices and must be a competent as an Overhead Switching Operator. It is also essential that you are not colour blind.

Key areas of focus

Providing line construction services including poles and other line support structures, conductors, transformers, switches, earth banks and all associated equipment

Maintaining and overhauling distribution lines and equipment, conducting scheduled maintenance and testing

Network fault identification and rectification

Providing a cable laying service, including testing and livening

Participation in the after-hours roster for fault restoration

Additional skills and attributes

Strong Health and Safety focus

Excellent communication (written and verbal)

Team player attitude

Be highly organised and have great attention to detail

Customer service focus

Why join us?

$10,000 gross one-off sign-on bonus

Minimum of 40 hours per week

Pay rates for this position are from $37.04 to $38.41 per hour

Opportunities for overtime and allowances

Fully subsidised Health Insurance for you and your family

Access to our online wellness programme, plus 1 paid annual Wellness Day per year

* A relocation package and short-term accommodation offered if you are moving regions

We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.

To apply for this job go to: https://topenergycareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6939050.

Applications close 15 November 2026