•    Based in Upper Hutt
•    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
 

About the Role

The Power Systems Technician provides specialist technical support, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault response services across high-voltage power systems and electrical protection assets.  

Key responsibilities:

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding on high-voltage power system assets, including transformers, cables, rotating plant, and substation equipment 
• Conduct acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing of electrical protection relays and associated control systems
• Install, service, repair, and maintain communications systems used within electricity supply networks
• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, and testing of instrumentation, indication systems, and insulating oils to ensure asset reliability and compliance
• Apply and remove electrical safety measures and manage work control systems in accordance with industry regulations and company procedures
• Respond to emergency faults and unplanned network events within required service and response timeframes
• Maintain accurate technical records, complete work to client specifications, and contribute to maintenance and commissioning programmes
• Promote and uphold a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by actively participating in safe work practices, hazard management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and near misses, and actively contributing to risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, industry regulations and safe work practices

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline (Diploma level or equivalent preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in power systems, high-voltage electrical equipment, and protection systems
• Sound knowledge of electricity industry regulations, standards, and safe work practices
• Experience testing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical protection and control systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across operational, technical, and project teams
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with internal stakeholders, contractors, and clients

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

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 20 November 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.