Trainee Network Controller
Powerco • new plymouth, taranaki • Posted June 22, 2026
About the Role
Trainee Network Controller
New Plymouth
Permanent - Full-time
Due to the success of our trainee programme, one of our trainees has progressed into a Network Controller role, and we’re now looking for someone to fill the vacancy.
About the role
We are looking for candidates with solid electrical experience, whether you’ve worked in electricity distribution, as an electrician, or in a related field. You’ll thrive in a supportive team environment and receive training in the specific skills required.
The Trainee Network Controller is an operational support role within the Network Control Centre. While it offers a clear pathway to becoming a Network Controller, it is a standalone role in its own right - you’ll be making a genuine contribution from day one.
You will play a key role in studying fault data to improve our response plans, creating and checking high-voltage switching instructions, an...