Station Operator

Want to work for a progressive, innovative company in the stunning southern region of NZ? Come and work for PowerNet

If you love the outdoors with the bush and beach right at your back door, this is an outstanding opportunity to live on Stewart Island and join the PowerNet Field Team West in the exciting and rewarding role of Station Operator, based at the Stewart Island Power Station.

We’re New Zealand’s fourth largest electricity network company. We manage five electricity networks across the diverse and spectacular lower South Island—the best part of New Zealand. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to southern communities.

The Stewart Island Power Station is unique on our network. As The Station Operator you will be part of a small dedicated team who coordinate and complete tasks and projects such as:

• Regular maintenance and monitoring of the diesel generator sets

• Construction and maintenance of the overhead and underground distribution network

• Maintain the station buildings, street lighting and metering

• Liaise with our customers, including new customer connections 

• Participate on the fault response roster

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Registered Electrician or a Distribution Line Mechanic 

• Mechanically minded, with an interest in the electricity distribution industry

• Current Class 1 driver’s licence is required and preferable to hold a Class 2 driver’s licence

• Enjoy working outdoors as part of a small team

• Basic computer skills

This is a specialised role, and you will be supported to undertake further training and/or gain further qualifications to carry out the full requirements of this position.

Relocation and short-term accommodation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate.

Our Candidate:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual. You will need to be confident and be a team player and contributor. Your commitment and strong communication will see you do well in the industry along with a pragmatic, flexible and adaptable approach. We are looking for people who are up front and honest and really want to make a difference within a company who encourages growth and development and a can do attitude of “Do it once, do it right”

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, challenging industry that’s critical to New Zealand’s future while living in southern New Zealand. Here you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle and community opportunities on offer, in one of New Zealand’s most affordable regions.

Our people continually strive to do things better for our customers and communities. We support our teams to do well, growing a better future for our company and our employees. Come join us and share in our success!

For more information email us at careers@powernet.co.nz or to apply online visit https://careers.powernet.co.nz

Please attach an up-to-date CV and cover letter to support your application.