Based in Upper Hutt, Wellington 
•    Comprehensive Health Insurance.
•    Life & Disability Cover
•    Generous KiwiSaver Contributions
•    Enhanced Parental Leave
•    Birthday Leave 
•    Long Service Rewards
•    Career Advancement Opportunities 
•    Be a part of a Great Team
•    Full-time contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week

You will also be required to work occasional planned overtime and be included in the Standby Roster for after-hours and weekend fault response.

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an a Power Systems Technician role just for you!  The position provides a specialist technical power systems and electricity protection to the company's Power Services Division.

The successful candidates will work on key responsibilities like:

• Provide expertise on testing, commissioning, repairs across a regional power distribution network
• Work on transmission network sites
• Conduct acceptance and maintenance tests on all parts of a distribution network including substations, underground and overhead cables and equipment, protection and communication systems
• Carry out primary and secondary protection testing
• Lead fault finding analysis of substation, control systems
• Work to international standards
• Install/maintain substation and other high voltage equipment, as per job instructions and specifications
• Meet national regulations and requirements along with Omexom and network owner standards
• Ensure the appropriate plant and equipment to carry out the prescribed task is available and safe to operate and taking personal care of plant and equipment to maintain its safe to operating condition
• Produce quality assurance documentation
• Comply and engage with any reasonable instruction, policy, or procedure by the company to allow the company to comply with their duties and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Understand and implement the company health and safety policy and taking reasonable care of own health and safety and the health and safety of others
• Set a personal example on all matters of health and safety and participate in Perimeter/BU worker participation practices

Qualifications and Skills

• National Certificate in Electrical Supply (Power Technician) Level 5 or similar with two years or more post qualification experience
• A tertiary qualification at a polytechnic diploma level is required
• EWRB Practicing License required
• Hands-on experience in power systems and electrical protection work to industry standards.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sound computer skills
• High voltage protection system commissioning experience and confidence to make decisions autonomously
• Possess a valid full and clean NZ driver’s license

Who are we?

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Powerco, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Friday 24 April 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.