PowerNet

PowerNet Limited is an electricity network management company that manages network assets and the delivery of electricity to a geographically large and diverse area. Based on a variety of criteria, PowerNet is judged as being between the 4 – 6th largest network company in New Zealand.

PowerNet manages all power connections and is responsible for analysis, design, construction and maintenance of the electricity network assets (lines, poles, transformers, sub stations etc) and operates a 24/7 System Control Room for all activity on the electricity network, including faults.

Field services are provided by a range of key service providers. These services include capital, maintenance and fault work on the network lines and substations and vegetation management work.

Due to the diverse nature of the business there are a variety of roles within the Company including:

• Engineering: regulatory, protection, planning, maintenance, modeling, mapping and performance of networks.
• Operations: contract management, project management, customer services, maintenance, network system control and health and safety training.
• Finance: financial planning, reporting, regulatory, commercial and accounting.
• Support Services: information technology, communications, human and corporate services.

PowerNet recognizes that people are critical to the success of the business. In the last 2-years PowerNet’s work-load has doubled due to significant growth in the region and we are looking for people with the right attitude and skills to join our team.

PowerNet is committed to providing a caring team environment. We believe in a balanced approach to work and personal life and we actively encourage professional and personal growth.

PowerNet offers staff a wellness programme which includes medical insurance, subsidised gym and swim membership, free annual health checks, flu vaccinations and optometrist visits and a corporate clothing subsidy. We "buddy" new employees to ensure that they feel welcome and we have regular social activities. PowerNet staff get involved in lots of “things” and the company sponsors staff team sporting activities.

For more information visit our website www.powernet.co.nz or phone us on (03) 211 1899.