Switching Operator

• Based in Albany
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday – Friday

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for the Switching Operator position. In this role, you will assist with the planning and implementation of planned switching for the Projects/ Resources team.

The successful candidate will work on key responsibilities like:

• Using industry knowledge to assist with the organising and pre checking of switching schedules prior to carrying out switching operations.
• Performing high voltage switching and isolation of plant.
• Initiate communication with site Supervisors.
• Identifying and reporting any unscheduled work to enable recording of network equipment that is not safe or functional.
• Ensuring that vehicles and allocated equipment are kept well-presented and maintained.
• Working to achieve key performance indicators (KPI’s) and Omexom operational and quality processes.
• Completing all required paperwork and records within specified timeframes

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified and registered Line mechanic
• Switching training and experience
• Heavy vehicle licence (minimum class 2)
• Desirable to have recently held Fault-man network warrants and Transpower switching

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.