Do you have significant experience in overhead line construction and maintenance?
Bring your ability to lead and promote safety, capability and performance
Get the opportunity to be involved in establishing new branch
At Connetics, you'll get more of what matters. More satisfaction, a more active role in problem-solving and decision making, and more life in a day.
Picture a life where you're All Ways Connected to development opportunities, a commitment to your safety, and an approach towards innovation where your input is respected and valued.
This isn't just any Leading Hand Line Mechanic role. Oh yes, you'll be doing everything you'd expect, and using your technical expertise and leadership experience to the full, but what sets this role apart is Connetics itself.
Based in Christchurch and with depots in Wellington and Central Otago, we're responsible for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground lines and equipment across these locations. Providing such a critical service is no easy task, and we know that to be the best, our people need to be connected, safe, and involved. That makes your satisfaction our top priority.
And there's a lot to be said for the lifestyle opportunities in Central Otago. How about a shorter commute and cheaper housing? Lots of possibilities for outdoorsy weekend adventures? More time for your family? That's right - we know you have a life outside work, and we expect you to live it every day.
If you're a registered Line Mechanic with current practicing licence, proven supervisory experience and have significant experience in overhead line construction and maintenance this could be an exciting change for you, with amazing professional opportunities.
You'll bring strong written and oral English skills, an open mind, and confidence to bring new ideas to the table. You'll also be happy for some work-related travel - sometimes you'll have to go where you're needed to maintain and restore networks. We need to be to be able to bring your industry and related regulations knowledge and experience to this role.
This isn't just about growing your career and living your best life. It's also about having more. More satisfaction, more opportunity, more innovation, more experiences - and more life in a day for the things and people that matter to you.
What will you do with it?
Our benefits:
Develop your career with us. We provide and pay for all the training and licences you need to do your job (first aid, traffic management, electrical safety, heavy traffic licences etc. Plus, we provide paid relevant tertiary education to further your career and enhance your life
Modern well maintained fleet of vehicles and plant, including latest tools and equipment
Competitive hourly, penal and allowance rates. There are opportunities to earn overtime at the rate of T1.5
Long service leave
PPE provided annually, includes Merino base layers
Allowances and paid travel time
Kiwisaver at 3% on top of your wage. (This applies when you are eligible to receive in New Zealand)
Well-ness initiatives - including flu vaccinations
Access to discounted medical insurance
Work life balance
Social Club with access to company Hanmer holiday home
Relocation costs will be considered if relocating to Central Otago
Pre-employment tests - Medical and Ministry of Justice
Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a Pre-Employment medical test, which includes a Drug and Alcohol test and a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check
Overseas applicants
Must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand permanent residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.
Please include evidence of your EWRB certification and any relevant formal qualifications.
Further Information http://www.ewrb.govt.nz/training-and-qualifications/requirements-for-overseas-applicants/
Please note that the scheduled start date for the successful applicant is March 2019.
