Electrical Inspector – help keep our community safe and powered

You’ll play a critical role in keeping our whānau, businesses and wider community safe. As our Electrical Inspector, you’ll make sure electrical installations across Waipā meet the highest safety standards, comply with regulations, and support a reliable power supply for everyone who depends on us.

Why join Waipā Networks?

We’re a trusted, community-owned organisation doing mahi that genuinely matters. Our profits flow back into our people, our network and our community, not shareholders. With a fast-growing district and major upgrades underway, it’s an exciting time to be part of our kaupapa.

What you’ll enjoy

• Competitive pay and tool-of-trade commuter vehicle

• The option to purchase additional leave

• Fully funded health insurance for you and your whānau

• Fully funded life insurance, equivalent to twice your base salary

• A tight-knit team that looks out for each other and does the job right.

What the role involves

You’ll make sure electrical installations across our network are safe, compliant and ready for connection. Your mahi will include:

• Verifying that installations meet electrical safety codes and regulations

• Carrying out inspections, identifying hazards and issuing compliance or non-compliance notices

• Conducting pre-connection and reconnection checks, issuing ROIs and certifications

• Installing and testing meters

• Testing and livening supply to properties

• Working closely with electricians, contractors and energy retailers

• Supporting technical investigations and helping resolve complex customer issues

• Keeping accurate records, reports and documentation.

Every day, you’ll help ensure safe, reliable power for our community.

About you

You’ll bring sound judgement, technical confidence and a real commitment to doing things safely. You’ll have:

• Registration as an Electrical Inspector (meeting EWRB standards)

• Ideally, one or more years’ experience as an Electrical Inspector

• High-voltage experience (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of electrical regulations and best practices

• Great communication skills – you’ll work with contractors, customers and internal teams

• Sharp attention to detail and calmness under pressure

• A team-first mindset and the integrity to uphold our values every day.

How to apply

We run a structured recruitment process, including pre-employment vetting. To apply, you must have the right to work permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand and be currently based here.