Trainee Cable Jointer

6 days ago

Greymouth Central, New Zealand ElectroNet Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

About the role:

We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Cable Jointer. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and formal training in a critical trade within the power distribution sector.

About the Role

As a Trainee Cable Jointer, you willl work alongside experienced professionals to learn:

  • Installation, termination, and maintenance of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) underground cables.
  • Cable fault location, testing, and repair.
  • Safe operation of tools and equipment for electrical and civil works.
  • Reading and interpreting plans and drawings to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Health & Safety practices, including hazard identification and tailgate briefings.

You will also have the opportunity to assist with:

  • Electrical equipment installation (switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers).
  • Manual civil work associated with cable jointing projects.

About You

We are ideally looking for someone who:

  • is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
  • is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
  • has strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • holds a Full NZ driver's license.
  • has full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand
  • has a 100% safety focus at all times
  • has the ability to interact well with workmates and customers

Working at the ElectroNet Group:

As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a range of benefits including:

  • ElectroNet Coach: Our in-house mentoring programme, focused on mentorship and leadership development
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Comprehensive training program and mentorship from experienced Cable Jointers
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Safety gear and equipment provided
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
  • Celebration of special occasions, social club and team events
  • Paid professional membership fees (EWRB practising licence)

About us:

The ElectroNet Group is proudly 100% New Zealand owned.

This award-winning Group comprises the ownership and operation of electricity infrastructure, the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and services, engineering consultancy and design professional services.

Our Contracting team has wide-ranging set of skills offering electrical services to the power industry along with our domestic, business, industrial and commercial clients.

Our vision is to be leaders in electrical energy and technology, and we believe we can achieve this because of the values we work by every day – we look after each other, we work smarter, we do the right thing and together we can achieve great things.

To find out more about ElectroNet Contracting, visit us at

Next steps:

We're passionate about growing local talent and providing opportunities for career development. Join our close-knit team, where your skills and contributions will be recognised and celebrated. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

For more information, email

We are happy to accommodate your personal circumstances in respect to a start date.

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