About this role
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 the North 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 for Electrical Fitters or Electricians to join our team of Legends in Wellington 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