Job Description
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Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.
Our Opportunity:
Take your next step in your career as an Electrician with a role that's part of the renewable energy industry, offering an environment rich with learning opportunities and plenty of variety. Enjoy flexible working hours and great development and training opportunities.
You'll join a close-knit team that values supporting each other and putting safety first. This role offers the unique chance to work across multiple Hydro Power stations on the Waikato River, with opportunities to gain exposure to Geothermal power stations. You'll have the opportunity to share your expertise and skills with others, and carry out routine maintenance to ensure our units consistently generate electricity to meet demand. Work alongside passionate colleagues and be provided with all the necessary tools and equipment to excel in your role.
Key responsibilities include:
Execution of scheduled planned maintenance
Identify, share, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Collect and document plant performance and maintenance history
Champion a world class attitude to health and safety management
We are looking for:
Electrical Registration and current Practicing Licence are essential
Experience in electrical maintenance within a power generation environment is a strong advantage
Experience in plant operations, process control or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy process industry
Understanding and knowledge of business practices, including exposure to work controls (permit to work) and computerised maintenance management software (CMMS) an advantage
Mercury offers:
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
A full position description is available on our Career Page. Applications close Monday, 23rd June at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check which will include a drug test and criminal background check. Applicants need to be based in NZ with current eligibility to work.
Job Details
Reference #
3+701
Posted
0+ Jun 2026
Closing
23 Jun 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Cambridge, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō, Waikato
Expertise
Electrician, Hydro
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full time
Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.
Our Opportunity:
Take your next step in your career as an Electrician with a role that's part of the renewable energy industry, offering an environment rich with learning opportunities and plenty of variety. Enjoy flexible working hours and great development and training opportunities.
You'll join a close-knit team that values supporting each other and putting safety first. This role offers the unique chance to work across multiple Hydro Power stations on the Waikato River, with opportunities to gain exposure to Geothermal power stations. You'll have the opportunity to share your expertise and skills with others, and carry out routine maintenance to ensure our units consistently generate electricity to meet demand. Work alongside passionate colleagues and be provided with all the necessary tools and equipment to excel in your role.
Key responsibilities include:
Execution of scheduled planned maintenance
Identify, share, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Collect and document plant performance and maintenance history
Champion a world class attitude to health and safety management
We are looking for:
Electrical Registration and current Practicing Licence are essential
Experience in electrical maintenance within a power generation environment is a strong advantage
Experience in plant operations, process control or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy process industry
Understanding and knowledge of business practices, including exposure to work controls (permit to work) and computerised maintenance management software (CMMS) an advantage
Mercury offers:
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
A full position description is available on our Career Page. Applications close Monday, 23rd June at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check which will include a drug test and criminal background check. Applicants need to be based in NZ with current eligibility to work.
Job Details
Reference #
3+701
Posted
0+ Jun 2026
Closing
23 Jun 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Cambridge, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō, Waikato
Expertise
Electrician, Hydro
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full time
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
