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Senior/Principal Protection Engineer - Relocate to New Zealand

Bring your protection expertise to New Zealand Climate17 is ElectroNet’s exclusive UK recruitment partner, supporting its growth in New Zealand through a targeted search for experienced engineers based in the UK and Ireland. ElectroNet is a New Zealand-owned electrical engineering and infrastructure group backed by Westpower. Its integrated consultancy and contracting capability gives engineers the opportunity to see their designs built, tested and commissioned, with direct feedback from the teams delivering them. As the business grows, ElectroNet is seeking Senior and Principal Protection Engineers to work across network infrastructure and renewable generation connections. Positions are available in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington, with Christchurch the preferred location. The opportunity You will develop practical protection solutions across transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems, working on both existing networks and new infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Delivering protection modelling, coordination and local and wide-area studies using PowerFactory and/or PSCAD. Assessing protection performance in networks with inverter-based generation, including anti-islanding requirements. Developing protection philosophies, setting calculations, relay settings and associated technical documentation. Working with primary, secondary, SCADA and commissioning specialists to deliver coordinated solutions. Providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables and mentoring less experienced engineers. Supporting project scoping, client relationships and successful delivery. Your background We are interested in speaking with engineers who bring: At least six years of directly relevant industry experience for Senior appointments, or typically 15 years or more for Principal appointments. Strong protection studies and settings experience, ideally gained within a design consultancy. Practical knowledge of transmission and/or sub-transmission protection schemes. Experience using PowerFactory and/or PSCAD. Relevant relay settings experience, including Siemens and Schneider equipment. An engineering qualification meeting ElectroNet’s stated requirements: a Washington Accord-accredited degree, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at NZQF Level 8, or an appropriate qualification supported by Engineering New Zealand assessment. Why ElectroNet? Alongside technical variety and involvement through project delivery, ElectroNet offers mentoring, professional development, flexible working arrangements, a personal wellbeing allowance, life and critical illness cover, and service recognition benefits starting after two years. Relocation assistance is available and includes flights for you and your family, moving costs, temporary accommodation and visa support. Explore the opportunity confidentially You do not need to have decided to relocate to start a conversation. Climate17 is coordinating an introductory webinar planned for Thursday 29th October, followed by opportunities to meet ElectroNet’s leadership team during their UK visit in the week commencing 2nd November. Meeting locations will be considered around candidate availability, with Teams discussions also available. Apply through Climate17 with your CV, or contact Neeraj Ghale for a confidential discussion

Senior/Principal Substation Design Engineer/Manager - New Zealand

Explore a new life in New Zealand. Climate17 is ElectroNet’s exclusive UK recruitment partner, supporting the growth of its New Zealand business by engaging experienced substation design engineers across the UK and Ireland. ElectroNet combines electrical engineering consultancy with construction and commissioning capability. For engineers, this means greater visibility throughout delivery, practical feedback from construction teams and the opportunity to see their designs become operational infrastructure. The business is seeking experienced primary design engineers and design managers to support high-voltage substation and renewable energy projects. Positions are available in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington, with Christchurch the preferred location. The opportunity You will combine detailed primary design expertise with responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary substation projects. The balance of technical delivery, design management and leadership will reflect your experience and appointment level. Responsibilities will include: Developing and reviewing concept and detailed primary designs for high-voltage transmission and sub-transmission substations. Coordinating primary, secondary, protection, SCADA and communications workstreams. Working with civil, structural, geotechnical and specialist engineering teams. Preparing and reviewing layouts, drawings, technical reports, specifications and design deliverables. Managing technical interfaces, client expectations, programme, budgets and quality. Providing technical leadership and mentoring colleagues. Supporting project scoping, proposals and client relationships. Projects include electricity network infrastructure and connections for wind, solar and battery storage developments. Your background We are interested in speaking with engineers who bring: At least six years of relevant industry experience for Senior appointments, or typically 15 years or more for Principal appointments. Strong high-voltage substation primary design experience, including the ability to deliver detailed designs. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams on transmission and/or sub-transmission projects. A consultancy background, or comparable experience delivering complex utility projects. Strong communication, technical judgement and ownership of project deliverables. An engineering qualification meeting ElectroNet’s stated requirements: a Washington Accord-accredited degree, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at NZQF Level 8, or an appropriate qualification supported by Engineering New Zealand assessment. Chartered status or progress towards it would be advantageous. A career move and a life move Moving to New Zealand is a significant decision. Alongside the technical opportunity, this is a chance to consider where you want to live, how you want to work and what your next chapter could look like. ElectroNet is a New Zealand-owned group backed by Westpower. It offers a collaborative environment, mentoring and professional development, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate. Benefits include a personal wellbeing allowance, life and critical illness cover, and service recognition benefits starting after two years, subject to eligibility and company policy. Relocation assistance is available and includes flights for you and your immediate family, moving costs, temporary accommodation and visa support. Explore the possibility before committing You don’t need to have decided to move to start a confidential conversation. An introductory webinar is planned for Thursday 29th October, giving you the opportunity to learn about ElectroNet, its projects and the practicalities of relocating. Its leadership team will also be visiting the UK during the week commencing 2nd November, with opportunities for individual meetings or Teams discussions. Apply through Climate17 with your CV, or contact Neeraj Ghale

Substation Test & Commissioning Technician - Relocate to New Zealand

Take your testing and commissioning experience to New Zealand Climate17 is ElectroNet’s exclusive UK recruitment partner, supporting its growth by identifying experienced electrical professionals across the UK and Ireland who are interested in relocating to New Zealand. ElectroNet Contracting delivers electrical infrastructure, construction and maintenance services across the country. Its technicians work on substations, electricity networks and renewable energy assets, including wind, solar and battery storage projects. This is an opportunity to join a business offering varied fieldwork, specialist development and involvement in infrastructure that supplies communities across New Zealand. The role You will test, commission and maintain power systems equipment, working on new infrastructure and upgrades to existing assets. Responsibilities will include: Testing and commissioning primary and secondary equipment on new substations and existing substation upgrades. Carrying out routine protection testing, maintenance and fault-finding. Supporting electrical maintenance and testing of high-voltage equipment. Completing acceptance testing and recording accurate technical results. Providing practical technical advice and working closely with colleagues, customers and subcontractors. Maintaining safe working practices and high standards of quality. The role involves travel to sites throughout New Zealand and periods working away from home. Location options will be discussed individually, with offices including Greymouth, Nelson, Cromwell, Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Your background We would like to hear from qualified electrical technicians with: Experience in the power systems sector, including electrical testing, commissioning, industrial electrical work and/or substations. Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills. A practical, organised approach and the ability to work effectively within site teams. A commitment to safe working practices and accurate technical documentation. Willingness to travel and work away from home when required. Existing New Zealand registration is not essential to an initial conversation, but registration eligibility will need to be assessed. Pay, benefits and relocation The hourly rate is NZ$52.88–$62.50, depending on experience. Hours worked above 40 per week are paid at 1.5 times the applicable hourly rate, with additional allowances where applicable, including away-work and meal allowances. ElectroNet also offers mentoring, career development, wellbeing support, insurance benefits, parental leave benefits and employee discounts, subject to eligibility and company policy. Relocation assistance is available and includes flights for you and your immediate family, moving costs, temporary accommodation and visa support. Agreed relocation costs are subject to a 24-month pro-rata repayment arrangement. Start with a confidential conversation If New Zealand is something you have considered, we can help you explore the role and practicalities before deciding whether to progress. An introductory webinar is planned for Thursday 29th October, with opportunities to meet ElectroNet’s leadership team during their UK visit in the week commencing 2nd November. Teams discussions are also available. Apply through Climate17 with your CV, or contact Neeraj Ghale

Veterinarian

Veterinarian | 24/7 Integrative Hospital | Kumeu, Auckland. $110,000–$130,000 + bonus Let’s face it, you're not scrolling job sites because you're desperate for work. You're looking for the right opportunity. What if your next role gave you the clinical stretch you’ve been craving and the lifestyle most people only get on holiday? If you’re an experienced vet who enjoys challenging cases, high standards and learning new things, this is the chance to join a modern, growing hospital where you can genuinely make your mark. Welcome to 111 Vet Clinic. Auckland’s only fully integrative 24-hour veterinary clinic, 111 combines conventional Western medicine with a broader range of integrative approaches. Established in late 2024, the hospital is still young enough for the right person to have a real influence on its future. The opportunity: $110,000–$130,000 + performance bonuses. 40–45 hours per week. Full-time preferred; part-time considered. Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience. Some sole charge, with veterinary support available. On-call/after-hours work when the main vet is away – negotiable. 4 weeks’ annual leave + day in lieu for statutory holidays worked. Generous CPD support and genuine career development. You’ll work across medicine, surgery and emergency cases within a 24/7 hospital that places real emphasis on thorough clinical standards, communication and patient care. The hospital has separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas, along with a strong range of in-house equipment, including IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst and SediVue, ultrasound, dental equipment, electrocautery, suction, Doppler/BP monitoring, syringe pumps and infrared heating cages. There’s also specialist referral access for advanced diagnostics such as CT and MRI when required. Bring your interests. Build your niche. The clinic takes a slightly different approach to veterinary care, combining conventional medicine with areas such as acupuncture, rehabilitation and herbal therapies. You’ll also have plenty of freedom to develop your own clinical interests and build a niche that really suits you rather than being squeezed into the same old job description. They’re looking for a confident, calm and capable vet who enjoys a busy caseload, takes pride in doing things properly and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive A-team. Life outside the clinic This is where Kumeu really delivers. You’re close enough to Auckland to enjoy everything a major city has to offer, but you’re not living in the middle of it. Think vineyards, beaches, great cafés, gyms and plenty of outdoor space. Spend Saturday exploring the wine region, head to the coast, or jump in the car and be in Auckland for dinner and back out again. It’s a great combination of career, lifestyle and location. So, what’s Next? 111 Vet Clinic is young, ambitious and growing. That means you won’t just be filling a position you’ll have the chance to become part of the team, build your own niche and help shape what this hospital becomes. Send your CV (even if it’s not up to date) or reach out with any questions. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork. The next few years at 111 Vet Clinic are going to be exciting. Why not help them write the next chapter?

General Dentist

General Dentist | Build a Career in Southland, New Zealand. Competitive salary. Some dentists move to New Zealand for the career. Others for the lifestyle. Here, you don't have to choose. From day one your diary is already full, your patient base is established, you’re working alongside other clinicians, and when the working day finishes, you have some of the country’s best outdoor experiences within easy reach. Welcome to Winton Dental. Why you’ll love it here. Full-time. Monday–Friday. No overnight on-call. 5+ years’ clinical experience preferred. Established patient base with appointments currently 6–8 weeks ahead. Broad general dentistry including restorative, crown & bridge, endodontics, extractions and family dentistry. Remuneration structured based on the candidate’s experience. Temporary accommodation to help with your initial move. CPD allowance. Support with NZ registration, visa requirements and residency pathways, where applicable Work as part of a wider clinical team. A practice where you can hit the ground running. Winton Dental is an established two-surgery practice serving Winton and the wider Central Southland community. The patient base is loyal, demand is strong and the diary is busy, meaning you can concentrate on clinical dentistry, and not worry about attracting new patients. This place has a real ‘family feel,’ about it where everyone pulls together when there’s work, and relaxes when it’s time. Communication is valued, decisions can be made quickly, and ideas are encouraged. The practice is independently owned and forms part of a wider dental group alongside The Dentist on Kelvin in Invercargill. You’ll have access to additional clinical support, experienced colleagues and modern technology, while still enjoying the feel of an independent practice. Principal Dentist Dr Amy Lee is a registered Specialist Prosthodontist with around 20 years of experience, providing an excellent source of support for complex restorative cases and treatment planning. Across the group, investment in technology includes CBCT, digital scanning, CEREC CAD/CAM and milling, dental operating microscopy and implant equipment. Then there’s Southland... Winton is around 20 minutes from Invercargill, so you can enjoy small-town life or live in the city and commute. Outside work, Southland offers an enviable lifestyle, fishing, beaches, cycling, walking, hiking and outdoor sport, with Te Anau and Fiordland National Park within easy reach and Queenstown around two hours away. Trade the commute for countryside. For a dentist with a family, Winton means a long-term career in a practice that backs you, and a way of life where weekends are spent on rivers, beaches and mountain tracks instead of in traffic. So, what’s Next? Great dental careers aren't just built on clinical skill; they're built on the life you get to live outside the practice too. If you're looking for a role where flexibility is real and your team genuinely has your back, this could be the move that changes everything. Send your CV (even if it’s not up to date) or reach out with any questions. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork. Join us at Winton Dental where your work makes a difference, and your weekends make memories

Mixed Veterinarian

Mixed Vet Wanted. Where Great Veterinary Medicine Meets Great Living. New Plymouth. New Zealand. Starting from $100k. What if your next veterinary role came with fewer traffic jams, more beaches, and a lifestyle that felt like a permanent holiday? Imagine finishing a farm visit and, ten minutes later, watching the sun set over a beach. Or spending your days off exploring mountain trails, surfing the coast, or discovering somewhere new instead of wondering where your weekend disappeared. Welcome to New Plymouth District Vet Group. They are looking for a mixed animal veterinarian with at least two years' experience who wants more than just another job. They want someone who enjoys great medicine and values teamwork. They’re based in beautiful Taranaki, where the lifestyle is every bit as good as the scenery. One minute you're treating dairy cows, the next you're walking the Coastal Walkway with a coffee in hand and Mount Taranaki in the background. What's in it for you? Base salary from around $100,000+ NZD, with higher packages for experienced vets. Overtime paid as additional hours or time off in lieu. Flexible options including a 4-day week or 9-day fortnight. Mixed animal caseload focused on dairy farms, lifestyle blocks and companion animals. Shared after-hours rota with support from another vet. No being left stranded. Health insurance, income protection, professional memberships and your birthday off. CPD support, training opportunities and genuine career development. Temporary accommodation may be available, just a short walk from the clinic and the beach. The kind of person who'll fit right in. You're confident with mixed practice, enjoy building relationships with clients, and understand that veterinary medicine is a team sport. You communicate well, enjoy a laugh when the opportunity arises, and care about delivering excellent outcomes for animals and their owners. You'll be joining a supportive, experienced team that works hard, helps each other, and doesn't take itself too seriously. They even have a monthly "Silly Scrubs Day" because sometimes veterinary medicine needs a little humour. Life outside the clinic Surf before work. Hike after work. Explore native bush, rivers, beaches, and mountain trails on your days off. New Plymouth offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal freedom, with all the amenities you need and none of the big-city chaos. So, what's next? If you're looking for a veterinary role where the work is rewarding, the team is supportive, and the lifestyle is genuinely exceptional, we'd love to tell you more. After all, the best career moves often start with a simple conversation. Send your CV (even if it’s not up to date) or reach out with any questions. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork. The next few years at New Plymouth Vet Group are going to be exciting. Why not help them write the next chapter?

Veterinarian

Veterinarian | Live Where People Holiday. Work Where You're Valued. Kaikoura. New Zealand. $140k-$200k DOE. What if your next veterinary job felt less like work... and more like the lifestyle you've been promising yourself? Imagine finishing your consults, grabbing your surfboard, mountain bike or fishing rod, and being on the beach in under a minute. Picture looking out of your consult room at snow-capped mountains instead of traffic jams. Add a genuinely friendly team, a privately owned practice where your opinion matters, and the freedom to shape your role around the life you actually want to live. Welcome to Vet Care Kaikoura They are not a corporate clinic. They’re a husband-and-wife-owned practice that's become a trusted part of this incredible coastal community, and they’re looking for a veterinarian who wants more than just another job. Whether you're happiest seeing companion animals or enjoy a mix of small animal, lifestyle block and production work, they will tailor the caseload around your interests. Why You'll Love It Here $140k - $200k dependent on experience. Flexible full-time or part-time hours that genuinely work for you. Need time off to travel? Longer blocks of leave can be arranged. Beautiful fully furnished three-bedroom house available. Veterinary Council registration paid. Ongoing CPD fully encouraged and funded. Genuine partnership opportunities for the right person. Supportive team where everyone knows everyone and looks after each other. Sole-charge responsibility with plenty of autonomy (minimum two years' experience preferred). The Practice You'll be joining a close-knit team where relationships matter. Dan focuses on large animals, servicing sheep, beef and dairy farms (sometimes arriving by helicopter!), while Rebecca leads the growing companion animal service alongside an experienced team of veterinary nurses, support staff and management. Their purpose-built clinic is fully equipped with everything you'd expect, including: Modern consulting facilities IDEXX diagnostics Digital X-ray Strong support through The Vet Company collective, giving you access to continuing education, clinical discussion and a network of experienced colleagues. Then There's Kaikōura. If you've ever dreamed of living somewhere people travel thousands of miles to visit, this is your chance. World-famous whales and dolphins. Incredible coastline. Mountains on your doorstep. Surfing, fishing, skiing, hiking, hunting and mountain biking all within easy reach. No traffic lights. No hour-long commute. Just a welcoming community where it's easy to make friends, join local sports clubs or simply enjoy an outstanding quality of life. So, What’s Next? Great veterinary careers aren't just built on medicine; they're built on the life you get to live outside the clinic too. If you're looking for a role where flexibility is real, your team genuinely has your back, and every drive home comes with mountain views, this could be the move that changes everything. Forget the polished application; just reach out with whatever version of your CV you have on hand. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork. Join us at Kaikoura where your work makes a difference, and your weekends make memories