Network Reliability Engineer at WEL Networks

Position Network Reliability Engineer
Posted 22 Feb 2026
Expired 24 Mar 2026
Company WEL Networks
Location Hamilton | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from WEL Networks for the position of Network Reliability Engineer. If the Network Reliability Engineer vacancy in Hamilton matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at WEL Networks for the position of Network Reliability Engineer below matches your qualifications.

Lead WEL’s reliability and performance

Flexible working options – 9-day fortnight, additional annual leave, etc.

Awesome staff benefits, e.g. medical, life and income protection insurance.

About the role

As a Network Reliability Engineer, you will lead asset reliability and performance within our Asset Management Team. WEL has gained ISO55001 Asset Management certification and we are looking for someone that can uphold these principles in our systems and processes.

You will also monitor the performance of network assets and target measurement, analysis, maintenance and asset replacement, to achieve greater asset reliability.

Responsibilities
  • Gather and interpret reliability and fault cause data to assist in preventative maintenance and asset replacement strategies
  • Create asset management plans and strategies for all major asset groups
  • Work collaboratively with and help guide the team in creating maintenance plans that align with the Reliability Centered Maintenance principles and methodology
  • Develop business cases to resolve network performance issues and assist with the updating of the Asset Management Plan
Skills and experience
  • A strong understanding of the principles underpinning ISO55001
  • 5-10 years’ experience in strategically delivering predictive and preventative engineering in a power system environment
  • Proven reliability engineering know-how
  • Knowledge of the distribution network industry
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
Best-in-class benefits

At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:

  • Medical, life and income protection insurance
  • Flexible working options – ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
  • Relocation costs
  • An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite, we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

Ready to learn more? Start here.

We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.

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Job Info:

  • Company: WEL Networks
  • Position: Network Reliability Engineer
  • Work Location: Hamilton
  • Country: NZ

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