· Make an impact through critical protection systems work

· Flexible working options available, including 9-day fortnight and purchasing leave

· Medical, life and income protection insurance

About the role

As a Protection Technician, you will join our highly skilled Substation Services team, in supporting the reliable and effective operation of our network and associated substations.

This role includes maintaining and testing relays and protection schemes, along with commissioning brand new schemes as part of capital works.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is competent in testing, commissioning, and fault‑finding of electricity distribution protection systems and relays

· Is able to interpret protection settings, schematics and network diagrams to perform field work safely and accurately

· Demonstrates strong electrical safety leadership, including effective hazard identification, isolation and risk control

· Investigates protection operations and faults, providing clear analysis and technical feedback

· Works effectively with SCADA systems and coordinates closely with network operations and engineering staff

· Plans and delivers protection work within outage, safety and operational constraints

· Completes technical documentation and test records accurately and in accordance with standards

· Communicates clearly and professionally with engineers, field crews, contractors and control room staff

Best-in-class benefits

At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:

· Medical, life and income protection insurance

· Flexible working options – ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more

· Relocation costs, and

· An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

Ready to learn more? Start here.

We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.