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Time to power up your career with Connetics!
Electricity puns aside, at Connetics you'll be joining a safety conscious workplace and a team connected by a common purpose - # All Ways Connecting! Our tag line is about more than keeping the lights on. It is about connecting with colleagues to mentor your career, connecting with opportunity so you can learn and grow, and connecting to creating a cleaner and brighter future for New Zealand. Joining our 2026 Line Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme means you are on the path to become a qualified professional responsible for maintenance and repair of our overhead lines. Our apprenticeship programme will be commencing from early May 2026.
If you demonstrate a passion for learning and development, you are a highly motivated team player, aspire to be the best at what you do, and are committed learning on the job then then you need to “connect” to this opportunity.
You will learn while you earn and when the program is successfully completed you will have a Level 4 National Certificate, Registration and a Practicing Licence. See our job description below with all the nuts and bolts on what experience you'll need.
A bit more about you:
You will be someone that enjoys maintaining your fitness and strength, loves the outdoors and is invigorated when undertaking activities at heights. You are not phased being out in all types of weather conditions, and you enjoy being on a team over working solo.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
The ability to read and interpret instructions and plans
Comfortable working at heights
Current and valid full driver's license and able to drive manual
Class 2 driver's licence is preferable
Ability to work overtime based on project demands would be beneficial
An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Additionally, if you have experience in the civil or trades space, your application will stand out from the crowd!
A bit more about us:
You'll be joining a friendly, tight-knit team who look out for one another and keep each other safe. Our teams are given the flexibility and trust to get the job done, because we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it's a better place to be.
At Connetics, you'll also benefit from:
Long-service leave
Health and wellbeing perks, including free and confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, and biennial mini-medicals
Recognition programmes including in-the-moment recognition, and awards for teams and individuals
Career development opportunities such as seminars, training and leadership development
Mentoring for professional and personal pursuits from mentors across the CCHL Group
Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House, family fun events, breakfast events and Social Club gatherings
Get in touch today if you're after a secure career that will give you the power to get the best out of your life.
Pre-employment tests - Medical and Ministry of Justice
Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a pre-employment medical test which includes a drug and ******* test.
Time to power up your career with Connetics!
Electricity puns aside, at Connetics you'll be joining a safety conscious workplace and a team connected by a common purpose - # All Ways Connecting! Our tag line is about more than keeping the lights on. It is about connecting with colleagues to mentor your career, connecting with opportunity so you can learn and grow, and connecting to creating a cleaner and brighter future for New Zealand. Joining our 2026 Line Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme means you are on the path to become a qualified professional responsible for maintenance and repair of our overhead lines. Our apprenticeship programme will be commencing from early May 2026.
If you demonstrate a passion for learning and development, you are a highly motivated team player, aspire to be the best at what you do, and are committed learning on the job then then you need to “connect” to this opportunity.
You will learn while you earn and when the program is successfully completed you will have a Level 4 National Certificate, Registration and a Practicing Licence. See our job description below with all the nuts and bolts on what experience you'll need.
A bit more about you:
You will be someone that enjoys maintaining your fitness and strength, loves the outdoors and is invigorated when undertaking activities at heights. You are not phased being out in all types of weather conditions, and you enjoy being on a team over working solo.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
The ability to read and interpret instructions and plans
Comfortable working at heights
Current and valid full driver's license and able to drive manual
Class 2 driver's licence is preferable
Ability to work overtime based on project demands would be beneficial
An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Additionally, if you have experience in the civil or trades space, your application will stand out from the crowd!
A bit more about us:
You'll be joining a friendly, tight-knit team who look out for one another and keep each other safe. Our teams are given the flexibility and trust to get the job done, because we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it's a better place to be.
At Connetics, you'll also benefit from:
Long-service leave
Health and wellbeing perks, including free and confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, and biennial mini-medicals
Recognition programmes including in-the-moment recognition, and awards for teams and individuals
Career development opportunities such as seminars, training and leadership development
Mentoring for professional and personal pursuits from mentors across the CCHL Group
Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House, family fun events, breakfast events and Social Club gatherings
Get in touch today if you're after a secure career that will give you the power to get the best out of your life.
Pre-employment tests - Medical and Ministry of Justice
Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a pre-employment medical test which includes a drug and ******* test.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trainee Line Mechanic position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.
