Technical Coordinator

Posted: 28/08/2025Closing Date: 25/09/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: The Lines Company - Waitete DepotJob Category: Distribution and Supply

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Lines Company (TLC), we’re proud to power the King Country. But we’re more than just poles and wires—we’re about delivering real, lasting impact to our communities. Our Network Team is at the core of what we do, making sure our infrastructure is safe, reliable, and future-ready.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Are you an experienced Line Mechanic or Electrician who’s ready to give up the after-hours callouts and long days on the tools? This might just be the perfect next step.We’re on the hunt for a

Technical Co-Ordinator | Kaiwhakarite Rangahau

to bridge the gap between the field and the office. You’ll use your practical expertise to coordinate materials, contractors and resources—making sure our projects run safely, smoothly, and on time.

Key Responsibilities Include

Whether it’s emergent work or planned projects, you’ll be central to delivering outcomes that make a difference to our network and our communities. You’ll:

• Lead small project teams, keep stakeholders in the loop, and apply sound project methodology to keep things moving;
• Ensure work crews and appropriate teams are engaged to ensure safe and timely delivery of work;
• Be a part of our event coordination standby roster;
• Coordinate materials, resources and contractors to enable job completion;
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes of practice, including the Safety Manual for the Electricity Industry and Electricity Industry Participation Code
• Create project methodologies, pricing and approvals to set accurate project expectations ie: cost, time etc
  

Desired Skills And Experience

Nā tāu rourou | What you’ll bring:

• A Level 4 electrical qualification (Line Mechanic Distribution preferred)
• 6+ years’ experience in the electricity industry, with deep hands-on field knowledge
• A knack for organising and planning—you know how to line up the right people, parts and processes
• Experience leading teams or small projects
• Great communication skills and confidence working with contractors, crews and internal teams
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to keep cool under pressure
• A working knowledge of industry standards and health & safety best practice
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel etc)—you don’t need to be a tech whiz, but you’ll be using digital tools daily
  

He aha tā mātou | What we offer:

• 80 hours per fortnight (8 hours per day between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm), Monday to Friday—say goodbye to chasing overtime!
• Competitive salary (105K-115K dependent on skills and experience)
• Health and life insurance
• Extra leave days
• Development opportunities
• Supportive team environment where your input matters
• Opportunities to grow your skills off the tools
  

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Sound like your next move? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

to join a team that values your real-world experience and gives you the tools to grow—without being on the tools.Please note, applications will be reviewed during the advertising period and may close earlier than listed.Safety and wellbeing are important to us. Our recruitment process includes a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug testing. You must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid work visa to apply.🔧✨ Ready to switch gears and keep the power flowing behind the scenes? Apply now and let’s get to work! ⚡📋🛠️