Are you looking for a career that takes you outdoors, offers travel opportunities, and lets you work on some of New Zealand's most critical infrastructure?
Ventia is looking for aTransmission Line Mechanicto join our Christchurch team, helping deliver essential electricity transmission projects that keep communities connected and powered across New Zealand.
Why Join Ventia?
At Ventia, we're proud to maintain and upgrade the infrastructure that powers New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll work on major transmission projects while building a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.
What's in it for you?
- Work on essential transmission infrastructure projects across New Zealand
- Competitive pay and excellent employee benefits
- Southern Cross Health Essentials Plan
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
- Travel to interesting locations and work in diverse outdoor environments
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, wellbeing and development
- Stable, long-term work with a trusted industry leader
About the Role
As a Transmission Line Mechanic, you'll help construct, maintain and repair high-voltage transmission infrastructure across the country.
Your day-to-day work may include:
- Building, maintaining and repairing transmission line structures and hardware
- Climbing transmission towers and working safely at heights
- Stringing and maintaining conductors and associated equipment
- Inspecting and maintaining critical network assets
- Working alongside experienced crews to safely deliver projects
- Travelling to project locations throughout New Zealand as required
- Participating in maintenance, upgrade and construction activities across the transmission network
This is a physically active, hands-on role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to work in some of New Zealand's most unique environments.
About You
We're looking for people who enjoy working outdoors, are committed to safety, and want to build a rewarding career in the electricity industry.
You may already be an experienced Transmission Line Mechanic, or come from a distribution line mechanic background and be looking to take the next step in your career.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience as a Transmission Line Mechanic, Distribution Line Mechanic, or in overhead line construction and maintenance
- A strong commitment to Health, Safety and Quality
- The ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic
- A Full Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 or higher is advantageous)
- A team-focused approach and positive attitude
Build a Career That Powers the Future
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Join Ventia and become part of a team delivering essential infrastructure while building a rewarding, long-term career in one of New Zealand's most important industries.
Apply now and find your further with Ventia.
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:168070