Electrician - Christchurch
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Downer is seeking a qualified Electrician for its Energy & Utilities team in Christchurch on a full-time onsite basis, covering construction, maintenance and fault diagnosis of electrical network assets to keep communities powered. You’ll join a safety minded, supportive field crew with a strong project pipeline and a clear path to a long-term career in essential infrastructure. Bring a recognised Electrical Trade Qualification with current practising licence and registration, a full driver’s licence, and proven installation, maintenance and fault finding experience, plus knowledge of substations, transformers and switchgear, a Zero Harm mindset and NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Apply online via the advertisement; emails won’t be accepted. Tips: tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects, safety outcomes, and teamwork, and note the tools you use regularly.
The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa
We’re looking for a qualified Electrician to join our Energy & Utilities team based in Christchurch. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be working across construction, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification of electrical network assets that keep communities powered and connected.
You’ll be part of a supportive field team where safety, quality and teamwork come first. With a strong pipeline of work and experienced leaders behind you, this is a great opportunity to build a long‑term career working on essential infrastructure.
What We’re Looking For | Ngā pūkenga matua
We’re seeking a motivated, safety‑focused electrician who takes pride in delivering quality work and enjoys working in a hands‑on field environment. You’ll bring:
A recognised Electrical Trade Qualification with current registration and practising licence
A full driver licence
Experience in electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding
Knowledge of network assets such as substations, transformers and switchgear
Confidence using electrical test equipment and following established procedures
A strong commitment to Zero Harm and safe work practices
A reliable, team‑focused approach with a customer‑first mindset
Physical capability to carry out hands‑on field work
New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
You’ll work closely with supervisors, project managers, field crews, clients and customers to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
What We Offer | Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer
At Downer, we value the skills and experience our people bring to keeping essential services running. In return, we offer:
Competitive pay, including allowances where applicable
Stable, long‑term employment with ongoing work
A Downer work vehicle to support you in completing your day‑to‑day work.
Training and development to grow your skills and career
A strong safety‑first culture where everyone looks out for each other
Supportive leadership and a team‑focused environment
Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
About Energy & Utilities | Ko wai mātou
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.
How to Apply | Me pēhea ki te tono
Please submit your application online via the advertisement.
Email applications will not be accepted.