Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic NEW

Looking to kick‑start a hands‑on career outdoors? Want to earn while you learn and be part of work that truly matters? Ventia is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic in Nelson.

This is your chance to build a long-term career in the electricity industry, working on essential infrastructure that keeps New Zealand connected and powered.

Why join Ventia?

At Ventia, we invest in our people and support you every step of the way.

What you’ll get:

• Earn while you learn with structured on-the-job training
• Learn from experienced industry professionals and mentors
• Work on essential transmission projects across the region
• Access to health plans, discounts, and company benefits
• Clear career progression pathways into qualified roles
• A supportive team focused on safety, wellbeing and development

About the role

As a Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced crews maintaining and building transmission lines.

You’ll be involved in:

• Assisting with construction and maintenance of transmission line structures
• Learning to work safely at heights and in outdoor environments
• Supporting line stringing, hardware installation and general labour tasks
• Following workplace health and safety practices at all times
• Developing practical skills toward becoming a qualified Line Mechanic

This is a physically active role offering variety, travel, and exposure to some of New Zealand’s most unique work environments.

About you

You don’t need prior experience, just the right attitude and willingness to learn.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Keen to build a long-term career in the electrical industry
• Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn new skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights
• Committed to health and safety
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Holds (or is working towards) a full or restricted Class 1 licence

This is more than just a job, it’s a career pathway into a critical industry. You’ll gain valuable skills, recognised training, and the opportunity to grow within a leading infrastructure business.

Apply online now! Applications close on 24 June 2026 at 5 pm

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.  

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 167624