Junior Distribution Engineer

We're looking for a Junior Distribution Engineer to join our Network team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to network design, asset management, digital engineering tools, and the delivery of projects that help keep communities powered across New Zealand.

About The Role

As a Junior Distribution Engineer, you'll support the delivery of distribution engineering services through design assistance, technical documentation, data analysis, and engineering governance activities. You'll contribute to engineering projects, help implement innovative digital tools, and assist in translating network asset data into practical engineering decisions.

This role offers a great balance of technical development, stakeholder engagement, and exposure to both traditional and emerging engineering technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with the preparation and review of distribution network designs.

Support the delivery of customer, maintenance, and capital projects.

Provide technical support on distribution asset-related matters.

Assist with identifying and mitigating risks across network assets.

Maintain engineering documentation, drawing records, and controlled technical standards.

Support the implementation and ongoing use of engineering platforms such as Neara and Elek.

Help standardise engineering calculations, design assumptions, and workflows.

Analyse inspection and asset condition data, including LiDAR, drone, and pole-top imagery information.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and governance processes.

Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and engineering performance.

About You

You'll be a motivated engineer who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical).
• A foundational understanding of electricity distribution networks and power systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to interpret technical information and present clear recommendations.
• An interest in digital engineering tools, data analysis, and innovation.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• A positive, outgoing personality with the confidence to build strong relationships across the business.
• A team-first attitude, enjoying collaboration and contributing to a supportive, high-performing team environment.
• The ability to engage comfortably with a wide range of stakeholders, ask questions, share ideas, and communicate effectively.
• Experience with engineering design tools, GIS systems, asset management platforms, or power distribution networks would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s in it for you?

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.

You’ll benefit from

• A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network
• Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts
• Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

About Northpower – Powering Communities Across Aotearoa

Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots and national reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks across Whangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000 connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utility contracting businesses.

From keeping the lights on today to building the infrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 people across 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers, clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa.

What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in your community. The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on every day.

How To Apply

If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference and which you can be proud of, we offer the opportunity to grow your career while supporting the communities that rely on us every day.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Apply now via and be supported, challenged, and trusted to do work that truly matters.

As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, pre‑employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this opportunity.