Line Mechanic | Canterbury
About Us
At Connetics, we design, build, and maintain electrical distribution networks across New Zealand, with a strong presence in Canterbury and a Christchurch head office. We're known for delivering high-quality work, supporting our people, and staying connected to the communities we serve.
Thinking about leaving Auckland?
Build your career and lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with much cheaper housing and financial support to help you make the move.
About the Role
We're looking for Line Mechanics to join our team delivering construction, maintenance, and fault response across electrical distribution networks from 400V to 66kV.
You'll be involved in:
- Overhead line construction, maintenance, and upgrades
- Fault response and network restoration
- Live low-voltage work (400V networks)
- High-voltage switching, isolation, and access procedures
- Working with EWP and climbing techniques
- Travel where required to support the network
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- Experience in overhead line work across construction, maintenance, or faults
- EWRB licence (or working towards it)
- Good understanding of safety standards and electrical regulations
- Experience with distribution networks, EWPs, or HV work is an advantage
- Positive attitude, reliable, and keen to learn and develop
What's on Offer
- $35.39–$43.26/hr + overtime + allowances
- Overtime: T1.5 after 8 hrs + weekends, T2 after-hours fault work + 24/7 fault roster opportunities
- Standard working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, with most work based around the Christchurch area
- Training, licensing support, and clear progression with pay increases as you advance in grade
- Relocation support to help you move from AKL to Christchurch
Apply
If you're ready for more opportunity and a lifestyle upgrade, we want to hear from you.
Thinking about leaving AKL? Build your career and lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with much cheaper housing and financial support to help you make the move.
Please note: Pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol test) and Ministry of Justice check required.
