Design Planner

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand WEL Networks Full time

Great opportunity to provide planning and estimation skills on network projects:


  • Grow and thrive in an innovative utility network:
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Full Medical, Life & Income Protection Insurance

About WEL Networks


With around 300 employees WEL Networks, owned by and working for the community, has been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing power from the national grid, connecting over 160,000 people to electricity services.


Based in Hamilton, we play an essential role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies that will modernise our network and future-proof our region.

We're excited to be broadening our horizons as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility.


We are looking for skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in supporting the company through this exciting new chapter and into the future.


About the team
Works Programme is a key group within the core operational groups here at WEL.

As a group we always aim to deliver work within targeted times, meeting and exceeding customer expectations, with a workforce model which is capable, scalable, and adaptable to shifting demands and requirements.

These goals are being challenged through a significant and positive change in the growth of Hamilton City and Waikato.

About the role


As a Design Planner/Estimator, you will join our network team to support the reliable, efficient and safe operation of our distribution network by providing specialised technical advice, structured planning and estimation support for the construction and maintenance of our network assets.


Combining the technical planning and distribution design skills, this role will deliver detailed planning and cost estimation for WEL's Infrastructure in the annual programme of work.

You will offer technical guidance and support internally as well as liaising and engaging with a variety of other stakeholders.


Responsibilities could include the detailed planning of:

  • Asset replacement and network development projects
  • Regular maintenance and repairs to transformers, RMU and circuit breakers
  • Network switching permits and customer outage notifications for planned works
  • Customer impact assessments and coordination for distribution equipment outages for maintenance and testing

Skills and experience

  • An appropriate technical qualification that is supported by practical experience electrical trade qualification (Electrical Fitter/Technician/Line Mechanic), NZCE equivalent, or equivalent experience
  • Five years' experience in the distribution network environment knowledge of the WEL distribution network would be an advantage
  • A proven commitment to safety in your work
  • Advanced knowledge in Safety in Design and delivery principles for distribution networks

Staff Benefits


At WEL, we look after our people - from full medical, life and income protection insurance cover, and a variety of flexible working options, to the safest equipment and plenty of upskilling opportunities.

We will also help you with relocation expenses when moving into the Waikato.


We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.


How to Apply
View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply

Applications close 19 January 2023

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