Electrical Project Supervisor – High Voltage

Electrical Project Supervisor – High Voltage

Locations: Waikato | Taupo | Napier | Wellington | Christchurch

Step up as a leader while keeping your hands on the work. PBA Ltd is looking for an experienced High Voltage Electrician/Power Technician ready to lead projects and people across New Zealand.

Why you’ll love working here

Competitive hourly rate plus free Southern Cross health insurance with family discounts
Travel across New Zealand to exciting client sites
Paid birthday off, long-service rewards, and career development
Supportive, tight-knit team that works hard, laughs often, and takes pride in doing things right
The role
As an Electrical Project Supervisor (Senior Technical Specialist), you will lead projects from start to finish, guide your team through installations, maintenance, and commissioning, and still roll up your sleeves on the ground. You will share knowledge, solve problems, and ensure your team leaves every job proud.

You bring

Proven HV experience and current or eligible EWRB registration
Strong leadership and communication skills
Customer-first mindset with problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other systems
Full NZ driver’s licence or ability to obtain one
The ability to travel regularly for work
Perks and benefits

Regular pay reviews plus 4% KiwiSaver contribution
Ongoing training and clear career pathways
Travel allowances and variety in work locations
Be part of a company big enough for major projects but small enough for your voice to matter
About PBA Ltd
Part of the Unison Group, PBA is a trusted team of over 30 high voltage experts. We tackle the complex energy challenges of tomorrow from decarbonisation to distributed energy and cybersecurity while keeping safety, collaboration, and real-world results at our core.

PBA delivers specialist high-voltage solutions - from transformer and circuit breaker expertise to advanced secondary systems and precision transformer oil and SF₆ gas management services.

We welcome candidates from overseas with relevant HV experience who are familiar with NZ visa processes, EWRB registration, and NZQA qualification assessments.