Your Next Career Move Starts Here: Fresh Air, Big Views& Real Growth!
Ready for a job that takes you outdoors, keeps your days varied, and grows your career?
At Ventia, we’re excited to welcome new talent as we continue expanding and strengthening our presence across theNorth Island. This is your chance to join a company with a strong reputation, stable work, and projects that truly matter.
Why Choose Ventia?
Join a company that’s invested in your success, your wellbeing, and your future.
What you’ll enjoy
Competitive pay + great perks, including Southern Cross Health Insurance
Career development through ongoing training and upskilling pathways
Full‑time, permanent stability with a leading infrastructure services provider
A supportive, collaborative team that values safety, wellbeing and growth
Work in scenic, varied outdoor environments across Christchurch (and beyond!)
About the role
We are on the hunt forElectrical Fitters or Electriciansto join our team of Legends inWellington and Christchurch!
You’ll work hands-on with a highly skilled crew supporting Transpower’s national grid, one of New Zealand’s most critical infrastructure networks. Your work will take you across stunning outdoor sites while you help maintain and enhance the systems that keep our country powered.
In this role, you’ll be involved in
Installing, maintaining, and commissioning high‑voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, protection relays, VT/CTs, and more)
Performing LV electrical work within substations
Supporting nationwide grid enhancement and asset replacement programmes
Ensuring the safe, reliable operation of essential electricity network sites
If you love hands-on work, problem‑solving, and seeing the impact of what you do every day, this job delivers
About You
EWRB registration+ Current practising licence
A full, clean NZ Class 1 licence (Class 2 a bonus)
Solid electrical experience, ideally in the HV industry
Strong communication skills, practical problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to Health& Safety
Make your next move a rewarding one! At Ventia, you’re not just clocking in, you’re contributing to the resilience of New Zealand’s energy future while building a meaningful, long-term career.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:167758