Network Electrician / Line Mechanic / Cable Jointer

Matamata | Powerco Valley Network

Join a skilled power team delivering essential electricity infrastructure across the Waikato region. Working from our Matamata depot, you'll play a key role in maintaining and growing Powerco's Valley Network while enjoying great career development opportunities within Horizon Services.

Why Join Us?

Work on a variety of HV and LV network projects

Be part of a highly skilled and supportive field services team

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Contribute to infrastructure that keeps communities connected

Work for a trusted New Zealand company with more than 70 years of industry experience

About Horizon Services

Horizon Services is a leading electricity infrastructure services provider, delivering innovative and reliable solutions across New Zealand. Our teams design, build, maintain and manage overhead and underground electricity projects on Powerco's network. Horizon Services is proud to be part of the Horizon Energy Group.

About the role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Cable Jointers, Network Electricians, and Line Mechanics to join our team based in Matamata, supporting Powerco's Valley Network.

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, upgrading and expanding critical electricity infrastructure, helping ensure safe and reliable power supply to customers and communities throughout the region.

Key responsibilities

Construct overhead and underground HV and LV network assets

Install and commission transformers, switchgear, RMUs and associated equipment

Carry out testing and commissioning activities

Complete work documentation accurately and to a high standard

Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance

Work collaboratively with customers, contractors and colleagues

About you

You are a safety-focused electrical professional who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and thrives in a team environment. You bring a positive attitude, strong technical capability and a commitment to excellent customer outcomes.

Ideally you'll have

Registered Electrician, Cable Jointer or Line Mechanic qualification

Experience working on electricity distribution networks

Knowledge of HV/LV equipment, transformers, switchgear and underground cable systems

Current NZ Driver Licence (Class 2 or 4 advantageous)

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

A genuine commitment to safety and industry best practice

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, we look after our people by offering:

Ongoing training, development and career progression

Health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life and critical illness insurance

Paid birthday leave

Access to a wide range of employee discounts

* A supportive team culture built around safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

Our SWITCH Values

We're looking for people who live our values

Sustainability. Winning. Innovation. Trust. Customer Focus. Health & Safety.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the electricity industry and want to be part of a team shaping the future of the Powerco Valley Network, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Horizon Services.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.​