Technical Trainee

6 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Orion NZ Ltd Full time

Opportunities like this don't come around often; this is your chance to be a part of an exciting and innovative industry, to be curious, to explore new possibilities and to grow your career within the Energy sector. We are seeking a fixed-term Technical Trainee who will be fully immersed in the dynamic environment of Orion, gaining hands-on experience and insight into our industry-leading operations.

We want you to learn from the best and gain practical experience in a variety of placements as part of the Orion Development Programme. If you are looking to start studying towards obtaining a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or if you are already underway with your studies, you are going to want to know more, and we want to hear from you.

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people.  We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

  • You must be planning to or currently be studying towards obtaining a Level 6 NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) or higher
  • This is an earn and learn opportunity, we will pay you full-time, while you spend 20 hours a week on-site gaining experience with us, and 20 hours a week studying with course fees paid in full by Orion
  • You will learn to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
  • You will gain wider exposure across other commercial areas including Finance, Quality, H&S and Environmental

About you

  • Have a curious, innovative and explorative approach
  • Be committed to learning and growing your knowledge for a career in the Electricity Distribution industry
  • Self-motivated, driven and results focused
  • Previously, or currently, working in an electrical field and hold an EWRB license or equivalent
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
  • A desire to continuously improve how we do things
  • A great sense of humour and a positive attitude

We offer

You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
  • Three days of "My Days" leave
  • A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer

You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

To apply

We encourage you to be you in your application We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.

Please reach out to us with any questions at We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

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