Cable Jointer Team Leader

Cable Jointer Team Leader

We’re looking for an experienced Cable Jointer Team Leader to carry out cable jointing work, provide technical support and lead a small field team through the full lifecycle of contracting projects from planning, through delivery, to closeout. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys guiding others, solving problems, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a field-based team of tradespeople, technical staff, and trainees
• Work closely with Project Managers, Delivery Managers, Schedulers, Subcontractors, and Customers
• Manage daily workloads to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards
• Install, replace, and repair underground, overhead, and substation cable assets and ancillary equipment
• Joint and terminate cables up to 33kV and complete assembly of pillars, junction boxes, RMUs, and transformers
• Oversee excavation and reinstatement for underground cable installation
• Complete testing, reporting, switching support, and accurate as-built documentation

Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience in NZ electricity distribution networks
• Experience working up to 33kV HV cable jointing projects preferred but not essential
• Strong knowledge of LV and HV systems and zone substations
• Proven experience planning and delivering jobs or projects
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor a small team
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to organise and plan workload for yourself and others
• Commitment to HSQE and promoting a strong safety culture
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer literacy (Word and Excel)
• Integrity, consistency, and a strong customer focus

About us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now:

If you’re an experienced cable jointer ready to take the next step in your career, this is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work and lead a team that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You’ll play a key role in delivering critical network projects and supporting the success of your crew. If this sounds like the next step you’ve been looking for, apply now at our career’s website using #REQ1798. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.

Send in your interest early, please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.