Power Technician Team Lead - Matamata

Location: Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand

The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa
We have an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader (Power Technician) to join Downer’s Network Services team. 

In this role, you’ll lead a team delivering high-quality workmanship across construction, maintenance and fault diagnosis/rectification of network equipment and installations. You’ll be accountable for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company standards, work practices and regulatory requirements.

You’ll take a hands-on leadership role, planning and coordinating daily work, scoping jobs, estimating time and resource requirements, and breaking work down into achievable steps to ensure successful delivery. You’ll work closely with Supervisors, Works Coordinators and other stakeholders to plan and schedule work, anticipate challenges and keep jobs on track.

This is a permanent full-time position, offering working 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and travel. 

Mōu Koe | About you

You’re an experienced Power Technician who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in both your technical expertise and your ability to guide and develop others. You’re organised, safety-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.

You must have either have:

• At least 3 years or more of relevant work experience, OR
• A qualification at level 4 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) (Work experience can replace qualification)

Alongside: 

• A current practising EWRB licence
• Experience in electricity network construction, maintenance and fault response
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated leadership or crew coordination experience
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, standards and regulatory requirements
• The ability to plan and manage jobs, including scoping, scheduling and resource estimation
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate documentation and reports
• The ability to commit to an on-call fault roster

Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Benefits of working with Downer | Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Guaranteed Full-Time hours - 40 per week, with any overtime, night, or away work compensated 
• $42-$52 base rate per hour
• Advanced earning potential as part of our on-call roster and through penalty rates. 
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Personal development planning, training and upskilling opportunities, and established leadership programmes designed to support long-term career growth.
• Free counselling for you and your immediate whānau, as well as access to Marram healthcare.
• Opportunities to connect through our employee networks including StandOut (LGBTQIA+), Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga, which celebrate diversity and foster belonging.
• Perks@Downer gives you access to a range of offers tailored to your lifestyle, including discounts on Southern Cross premiums, gym memberships, car rentals, movies, travel, and cashback on retail purchases.
   

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 728890.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment.