Connetics Ltd

Who we are

Our core business is the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines and all associated equipment and systems, but our capabilities don’t end there. We provide project management, maintenance programmes, technical assessments, commissioning services, and full turn-key solutions.

At Connetics, we understand that a great result for the client comes down to the work of talented people like you working well together. We put an enormous effort into keeping our people safe, ensuring they feel challenged and rewarded, and making sure that each person is allowed to grow. We work hard to maintain a freshness in how we turn challenges into solutions, and ultimately into results that seem as simple as flicking on the lights.

Our services

Our services are delivered through fully integrated business units, which include:

• Operations – Construction and maintenance of utility networks, including overhead and underground electrical lines; cable networks, substations and lighting systems. We have experience in construction of overhead lines up to 110kV. Our Operations unit also covers build and maintenance projects for a wide range of lighting systems – including roading, public amenities, sports grounds and feature lighting.
• Design & Engineering – For designing, engineering, technical evaluation, SCADA solutions and project management of utility network and lighting solutions.
• High Voltage & Industrial – A complete service for designing, building, installing and maintaining High-Voltage and Industrial assets; including calibration and certification, network testing, control and protection systems, equipment control, ripple controls, SCADA and RF communications, and maintenance for transformers and switchgear.

Locations

We are located in Wellington and Christchurch.

Number of employees

We currently employ 230 staff.

Who we are looking for

We are interested in hearing from motivated, skilled people with relevant industry experience and a ‘can do’ attitude for the following positions:

• Design engineers – electrical and lighting
• Technicians – protection, SCADA
• Supervising electrical fitters/electricians
• Supervising line mechanics
• Line/live line mechanics
• Electrical fitters (industrial, high voltage)
• Electricians;
• Cable jointers – HV and LV, paper and polymeric cables.

We offer the unique opportunity to join an award-winning New Zealand company in the electricity distribution industry and the benefits associated with both a dynamic and well-established company – investment in training, career development, job security and market based rewards for staff. Supervisors, electrical fitters, electricians, line and live line mechanics will need to qualify for a NZ provisional registration.