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•    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

The Cable Jointer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and fault response of underground low-voltage (LV), high-voltage (HV), and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable networks. Working across construction, maintenance, and emergency response activities, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electricity distribution infrastructure.

The Cable Jointer applies specialist technical skills to underground network assets, supports planned and reactive works, and works closely with field staff, clients, and network owners to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Install, terminate, joint, repair, and maintain LV, HV, and EHV underground cables in accordance with approved standards, procedures, and authorisation levels. 

  • Identify and verify electrical systems, circuits, and assets prior to commencing work to ensure work is completed safely and accurately. 

  • Complete allocated construction, maintenance, and repair activities on underground electricity networks to meet quality, productivity, and client requirements.

  • Respond to network faults and outages, providing timely assistance in fault restoration activities and participating in standby rosters as required. 

  • Operate and work on ground-mounted and structure-mounted electrical equipment associated with electricity networks up to 33kV. 

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing by complying with all company policies, industry regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

  • Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and the safety of colleagues, contractors, customers, and members of the public who may be affected by work activities. 

  • Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE), safety devices, barriers, guards, tools, and plant are used correctly, maintained appropriately, and remain fit for purpose. 

  • Report hazards, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly and exercise stop-work authority if there are concerns regarding personal or public safety. 

  • Maintain all required licences, competencies, training, and authorisations necessary to safely perform prescribed electrical work.

  • Actively participate in safety observations, toolbox meetings, worker engagement activities, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen workplace safety performance.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Recognised Cable Jointing qualification or equivalent electrical industry certification relevant to the level of work being undertaken. 

  • Current industry authorisations, competencies, and certifications required to perform cable jointing and underground network work safely and legally. 

  • Demonstrated experience in the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution cable networks.

  • Strong practical knowledge of LV, HV, and EHV cable systems, jointing techniques, network equipment, and associated electrical infrastructure. 

  • Sound understanding of electricity industry regulations, standards, codes of practice, and safe work procedures. 

  • Current driver's licence and the ability to travel and work across regional locations as required to support project and fault response activities.

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 Friday 20 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.