Overhead Electrical linesmen - Relocate to New Zealand

Build Your Career. Change Your Lifestyle. Make the Move to New Zealand.

Trade Assist is seeking experienced Overhead Electrical Linemen who are interested in relocating to New Zealand and joining one of the country's leading electricity infrastructure organisations.

If you're looking for long-term career stability, excellent earning potential, world-class safety standards, and an outstanding lifestyle, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why New Zealand?

New Zealand consistently ranks as one of the best places in the world to live, offering a unique balance between career opportunities and quality of life.

From vibrant cities and thriving communities to incredible outdoor adventures, New Zealand provides the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying more time with family and a healthier work-life balance.

Whether you're looking for a fresh start, greater career opportunities, or a better future for your family, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a large, established electricity infrastructure provider delivering essential services across New Zealand. They are committed to safety, innovation, professional development, and investing in their people.

This is an opportunity to join a business that values skilled tradespeople and provides genuine long-term career opportunities within a growing industry.

About the Role

As an Overhead Electrical Linesmen, you'll play a critical role in the construction, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of electricity distribution networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking Hot Stick or Glove & Barrier work methods up to and including 66kV
• Identifying electrical systems in preparation for work
• Climbing and working on electricity network structures
• Operating line construction machinery, plant, and equipment
• Inspecting and assessing the condition of electricity supply lines
• Applying and removing earths from overhead conductors
• Developing work plans for network construction and maintenance activities
• Joining and installing overhead conductors
• Replacing and maintaining pole hardware and pole structures
• Installing and replacing electricity network pole structures
• Operating electrical equipment associated with distribution networks
• Supporting network reliability and customer service outcomes
• Working safely and in accordance with industry regulations and standards

Highly Regarded

• Live line training and certification
• Experience working on distribution networks up to 66kV
• Experience with Hot Stick and Glove & Barrier methodologies
• The ability to obtain New Zealand industry registration and licensing requirements

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Electrical Line Mechanic: Overhead Lines (Red Seal QCTO)
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in overhead distribution line work
• Experience working on live electricity networks
• Strong knowledge of industry safety practices and procedures
• A commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Support through the New Zealand immigration process - relocation allowance
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Company-funded health insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous retirement savings contributions
• Access to employee share schemes
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Industry-leading safety culture
• Modern equipment and tools
• The opportunity to work for a large, well-established infrastructure organisation

Ready to Make the Move?

If you're an experienced Electrical Overhead Linesmen looking to take the next step in your career and relocate to New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Trade Assist for a confidential discussion about the role, relocation opportunities, and the pathway to working in New Zealand.

Email your CV to ***email_hidden*** today!