The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Opportunities like this don't come around often; this is your chance to be a part of an exciting and innovative industry, to be curious, to explore new possibilities and to grow your career within the Energy sector. We are seeking a fixed-term Technical Trainee who will be fully immersed in the dynamic environment of Orion, gaining hands-on experience and insight into our industry-leading operations.
We want you to learn from the best and gain practical experience in a variety of placements as part of the Orion Development Programme. If you are looking to start studying towards obtaining a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or if you are already underway with your studies, you are going to want to know more, and we want to hear from you.
You must be planning to or currently be studying towards obtaining a Level 6 NZ Diploma of Engineering (Electrical) or higher
This is an earn and learn opportunity, we will pay you full-time, while you spend 20 hours a week on-site gaining experience with us, and 20 hours a week studying with course fees paid in full by Orion
You will learn to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
You will gain wider exposure across other commercial areas including Finance, Quality, H&S and Environmental
About you
Have a curious, innovative and explorative approach
Be committed to learning and growing your knowledge for a career in the Electricity Distribution industry
Self-motivated, driven and results focused
Previously, or currently, working in an electrical field and hold an EWRB license or equivalent
Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
A desire to continuously improve how we do things
A great sense of humour and a positive attitude
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!