Palmerston North Based

Horizon, a trusted division of the multi-disciplined Horizon Energy Group, serves the community with reliable electricity. At Horizon we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return offer a wide range of career opportunities.

Horizon, based in Palmerston North is recruiting for a High Voltage Electrician.

Reporting to the Technical Services Supervisor, it will be your responsibility to:

• To provide field based technical and Electrical services for Network & Third-Party clients including maintenance and projects.
• To Undertake Electrical Distribution Faults & repairs for the network

To be a successful candidate will require the following qualifications and experience:

• 2 to 5 years in associated activities
• Use of network communication systems
• Knowledge of generation and distribution equipment (low and high voltage)
• Good understanding of network operating systems
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to maintain, transformers and switchgear rated from 400V to 33kV
• Knowledge of all appropriate industry rules and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety requirements in the electricity industry
• Current Manual NZ Drivers Licence

The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well developed processes and procedures in the principle areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation.

To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focussed at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

We can offer a challenging position with a competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits which include Paid Birthday Leave and Life and Critical Illness cover.

Applications close on Sunday, 8 June 2025