Tradesperson
About Us
At Connetics, we design, build, and maintain the electrical infrastructure that keeps New Zealand powered. We deliver electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa and work closely with network owners, customers, contractors, and our communities to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
About the Role
We're looking for a Tradesperson to join our team in Christchurch. You'll work within our HV&I group, with a main focus on workshop tasks and the opportunity to support field work when required. It's a varied, hands-on role where you'll help keep equipment and materials ready for our team.
You'll be involved in:
- Completing a range of workshop tasks to support the HV&I team.
- Assisting with mechanical manufacture, fabrication and assembly work.
- Supporting scheduled and emergency field work when required.
- Working to Orion technical requirements and Connetics standards.
- Ensuring equipment and documentation are available when needed.
- Supporting other HV&I team members and sharing technical knowledge.
About You
You're practical, hands-on and enjoy working as part of a team. You take pride in doing a good job, work safely and are happy to help where needed.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- A current driver's licence.
- Experience in a hands-on trades or workshop environment.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
- A practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to pitch in.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Experience in mechanical manufacture, fabrication or assembly work would be an advantage. A current Orion EAC would also be desirable.
What's on Offer
- $34.46 per hour, plus overtime and allowances.
- A varied role with a main focus on workshop work and field support when required.
- Most work based in and around Canterbury.
- Regular working hours and a good work-life balance.
- A supportive team environment where your experience is valued.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including confidential counselling, annual flu vaccinations, mole checks and biennial mini-medicals.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Tradesperson looking for a practical, hands-on role with a strong workshop focus, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice check and a medical assessment that includes drug and alcohol testing.
