About the role
reqId: 168416
Category: Trades, Labour & Maintenance Services
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042
Permanent
Join our growing Energy Networks & Renewables team in Christchurch as a Leading Hand - Electrical Substations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll supervise field crews while delivering the construction, installation, maintenance, and testing of HV and LV electrical substation equipment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will:
Lead and mentor field crews on-site, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
Plan and coordinate daily work activities for larger projects and maintenance works.
Install, commission, maintain, and test HV/LV substation equipment.
Carry out fault finding, repairs, inspections, and equipment upgrades.
Manage worksite safety, risk assessments, permits, and quality documentation.
Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
What We're Looking For
NZ Registered Electrician (or eligible for registration).
Minimum 2+ years' experience in HV and/or LV electrical network work following apprenticeship.
Proven experience leading crews in construction, maintenance, or substation environments.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety, isolations, testing, and maintenance practices.
Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Competitive hourly rate + Health Insurance
Work on critical infrastructure projects across Canterbury
Career development and ongoing training opportunities
Supportive team culture focused on safety and excellence
If you're a safety-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people while delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and lead the teams powering Canterbury's future.
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
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Position Reference Number: 168416
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