Hydro Generation Technician (Electrical)

Whakatakoto te tūāpapa | Laying the foundation

At Contact Energy, our purpose is simple, to build a better Aotearoa by powering our communities with cleaner, more reliable energy. Our people are driven by mahi that matters, grounded in values like kotahitanga, manaakitanga and a deep commitment to zero harm. We back our teams with modern tools, strong support and the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact.

Our Clutha hydro scheme plays a crucial role in keeping the motu moving. From the stunning landscapes along the Clutha River to the complex engineering that keeps our stations performing at their best, this is a place where technical excellence meets environmental guardianship. Joining our hydro whānau means contributing to one of the most important renewable assets in the country, while enjoying a sense of purpose and pride in every shift.

Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the role

As a Hydro Generation Technician Electrical, you’ll be one of the trusted kaitiaki of our hydro plant. Your days will be a blend of hands‑on technical mahi, problem solving and teamwork, ensuring that our plant and apparatus keep performing with reliability and care. You’ll carry out maintenance across the site, support fault response and operate equipment safely, always guided by our Safety Rules and our unwavering commitment to Target Zero Harm.

You will be working across all of our Clutha hydro scheme, so you'll need to be able to get to either of our Clyde or Roxburgh locations (work vehicles are provided for inter site travel).

This is a role where no two days look the same. Some days you'll be deep in diagnostics, other days you’ll be isolating plant or supporting operations during unexpected events or emergencies. You’ll be working closely with skilled colleagues, collaborating across teams and using your expertise to help keep our stations running smoothly. It’s practical, purpose‑driven work that feels like you’re part of something bigger!
 

Ko wai koe | About you

You’re someone who brings solid technical grounding and a willingness to keep learning. Ideally, you’ll hold a Trade Certificate or equivalent with NZ electrical registration or If you are still working towards registration or have relevant experience in power generation or heavy industry, we would still love to kōrero.

You’ll thrive in a team environment where communication matters (especially during the lunch time daily quiz) and you’re known for being clear, calm and collaborative, able to build relationships and work well with peers and stakeholders.

You enjoy tackling tricky problems, spotting practical solutions and thinking ahead to prevent future issues. Experience with systematic maintenance, condition monitoring, plant operations or inventory or contract supervision is a nice‑to‑have, not a deal‑breaker. Most importantly, you bring integrity, adaptability and a steady, open approach, even when things are changing around you.

There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi. Along with great leadership, teammates, development, and growth and progression opportunities, free health insurance cover, better-than-your-average leave, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, bi-annual payments towards Contact Energy products, and more!

Applications close 5pm Monday the 16th of February 

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

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

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.