Electrician/Electrical Fitter

Christchurch, Canterbury April 10, 2026 Full Time Custom Australian Recruitment Portal

 


Your Next Career Move Starts Here: Fresh Air, Big Views & Real Growth!

Ready for a job that takes you outdoors, keeps your days varied, and grows your career?

At Ventia, we’re excited to welcome new talent as we continue expanding and strengthening our presence across the South Island. This is your chance to join a company with a strong reputation, stable work, and projects that truly matter.

Why Choose Ventia? 
Join a company that’s invested in your success, your wellbeing, and your future.

What you’ll enjoy
Competitive pay + great perks, including Southern Cross Health Insurance
Career development through ongoing training and upskilling pathways
Full‑time, permanent stability with a leading infrastructure services provider
A supportive, collaborative team that values safety, wellbeing and growth
Work in scenic, varied outdoor environments across Christchurch (and beyond!)

About the role

We’re seeking TWO motivated Electrical Fitters or Electricians to join our team of Legends in Christchurch

You’ll work hands-on with a highly skilled crew supporting Transpower’s national grid, one of New Zealand’s most critical infrastructure networks. Your work will take you across stunning outdoor sites while you help maintain and enhance the systems that keep our country powered.

In this role, you’ll be involved in
Installing, maintaining, and commissioning high‑voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, protection relays, VT/CTs, and more)
Performing LV electrical work within substations
Supporting nationwide grid enhancement and asset replacement programmes
Ensuring the safe, reliable operation of essential electricity network sites

If you love hands-on work, problem‑solving, and seeing the impact of what you do every day, this job delivers

About You 
EWRB registration + Current practising licence
A full, clean NZ Class 1 licence (Class 2 a bonus)
Solid electrical experience, ideally in the HV industry
Strong communication skills, practical problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to Health & Safety

Make your next move a rewarding one!  At Ventia, you’re not just clocking in, you’re contributing to the resilience of New Zealand’s energy future while building a meaningful, long-term career.


Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to apply

If you are looking to expand your career, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button. 
You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor prior to making an application for an internal vacancy. If you have not done so prior, you must inform your manager or supervisor on invitation to interview for an internal position. 

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How to Get Hired at Ventia Services

  • Ventia Services Group (ASX: VNT) is a top-tier Australian and New Zealand essential infrastructure services business, formed in 2015 from the merger of Leighton Contractors Services, Visionstream, Thiess Services, and Silcar, listed on the ASX in November 2021, employing approximately 35,000 people, and reporting revenue of approximately A$5.6 billion in 2024.
  • The business is structured around Defence, Telecommunications, Transport, Infrastructure Services (utilities and environmental), and Resources, with major contracts including Australian Department of Defence Estate Maintenance and Operations Support, NBN Co network maintenance, Telstra and Vodafone telecommunications maintenance, motorway and tunnel operations, and water, electricity, and gas network services.
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