• 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
As an Asset Condition Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Wellington electricity network. Working across a variety of distribution and substation assets, you will carry out detailed condition assessments, defect identification, pole strength testing, and asset inspections. Using specialist tools and technology, you will collect and report critical asset condition data that helps inform maintenance and investment decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with electrical industry experience who enjoys working in the field, solving technical problems, and contributing to the delivery of essential infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct condition surveys on electricity distribution and substation network assets
- Perform pole strength testing and asset inspections
- Identify, record, and report defects using approved software systems and inspection processes
- Accurately capture asset condition data and defect codes
- Provide regular progress updates and survey reports
- Undertake additional survey work and inspections as required by customers
- Participate in customer review meetings and technical discussions
- Ensure equipment is maintained, tested, and fit for purpose
- Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
- Build positive relationships with customers, landowners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders
Qualifications and Skills
- Current EWRB Registration, Trade Certificate, or equivalent industry experience
- A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
- Experience within the electrical distribution, transmission, industrial, or high-voltage sectors
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, single-line diagrams, and schematics
- Sound understanding of electrical regulations, industry standards, and contracting practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately capture and report asset condition data
- Competency using digital systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a wider team
- A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
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 Thursday 26 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.