ElectroNet Group

04/06/2026

Throughout the year, our teams get behind MoveSpring challenges that promote wellbeing, connection, and a little friendly competition. Last month, we took part in a company-wide step challenge aligned with the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge.

This challenge sees firefighters from across New Zealand climb Auckland's Sky Tower in full kit, raising funds for Blood Cancer New Zealand. This year's event raised an incredible $2.5 million for the charity.

One of our own, Kelly Rooney, completed the challenge as part of the Greymouth team, which raised just under $50,000 for the cause. To support the effort, ElectroNet launched a company-wide step challenge and donated $500.

The challenge also highlighted the valuable contribution many of our people make volunteering for emergency services, dedicating countless hours to supporting and protecting their local communities.

02/06/2026

Exciting to see the first solar panels installed at Te Rahui Solar Farm 🌞⚡
We're proud to be designing and building the grid connection substation that will enable 200MW of solar generation to connect into the national grid!

Big things are taking shape at Te Rahui 🌞

There’s something special about milestones - seeing plans turn into progress.

At the 400MW Te Rahui Solar Farm, the first solar panels have been installed. We’re working alongside our partners Nova Energy and Meridian Energy to connect their major new renewable project onto the grid, helping bring more clean energy to homes and businesses across Aotearoa.

Projects like this take careful coordination behind the scenes to build the grid connection. From engineering and construction through to data and commissioning, we make sure everything connects safely and reliably.

It’s another step forward in building the generation Aotearoa needs for an electrified future, and a great example of momentum building across the sector. ⚡️

19/05/2026

The beginning of the year saw the commissioning of stage two of Mercury's Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm project.

We’re proud to have played a role in supporting the design and build of this critical infrastructure, helping to power communities more sustainably. Find out more about the part we played.

ElectroNet used a Design-Build-Deliver model, including procurement, to deliver the Stage 1 Electrical Balance of Plant for the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm.

17/05/2026

We’ve got a great opportunity for a Senior Overhead Line Designer to join our team in Greymouth or Cromwell, combining technical design, fieldwork, and mentoring across sub-transmission and distribution networks. If you’re an experienced line designer ready for a hands on role with real impact, apply today or get in touch!

https://nz.seek.com/job/92105665?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=jobCard =2fdf39be22fdd2e20440c3519371c4e349bbe49b

07/05/2026

This week we hosted our annual ElectroNet Graduate Summit, with 14 graduates from across our New Zealand offices coming together for the event.
The programme included presentations from senior leaders, an Ask Me Anything panel, and the graduates presenting their own Fast 5s.

It was a great opportunity for them to build confidence, share ideas, and connect across the business, another way we support the development of our people!

05/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Brett Horwell to ElectroNet Group as our new General Manager - Consulting from 11 May.

Brett has been around the energy sector most of his life, from growing up around geothermal projects in New Zealand and Kenya, through to working in the North Sea and at Meridian Energy.

He’s looking forward to getting stuck in, building connections across the sector, and getting to know the team and the work behind ElectroNet’s strong reputation. He’s also keen to hear from customers and support their growth as we help deliver Aotearoa’s renewable energy future.

Great to have you on board, Brett!

16/04/2026

We’re on the lookout for a Senior/Principal Primary Design Engineer (High Voltage) to help shape New Zealand’s energy future.

Lead grid-scale projects, work with a great team, and make a real impact.
👉 Apply now: https://nz.seek.com/job/91496794?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=jobCard =58e68854b165e092b3e227cfdb8095e02cf4318b

15/04/2026

Our ElectroNet team is proud to support New Zealand Red Cross Meals on Wheels on the West Coast 💙

It’s a simple way to give back—delivering more than just meals, but also a friendly check-in and a bit of connection along the way. Find out more about what we do here...

When volunteer driver numbers dropped after the pandemic, New Zealand Red Cross Meals on Wheels Service Lead for the Upper South, Karen Hamilton, needed a new approach for Greymouth.

14/04/2026

We are excited Stuart, our Principal Electrical Safety Engineer in the UK team, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s IDC Earthing Conference in Birmingham, UK!

Stuart will be presenting on off-frequency current injection testing and how it can be used to verify earth grid designs and assess impacts on third-party infrastructure in real-world conditions.

The IDC Earthing Conference is a great event for bringing together industry experts to share practical insights, emerging challenges, and innovations in earthing. We are proud to see Stuart representing ElectroNet and sharing his expertise on an international stage. Find out more here: https://events.idc-online.com/upcoming-conferences/earthing-conference,-including-surge-lightning-protection

02/04/2026

We’re proud to have recently played a key role in Alpine Energy's major upgrade of the Washdyke site, north of Timaru ⚡

This redevelopment boosts capacity to support urban and industrial demand in the region.

Stage One includes four 11kV cable circuits from the Timaru Substation, to supply the new Washdyke 18-panel indoor switchboard. Stage Two will see the addition of two 33/11kV transformers and 33kV indoor switchgear.

Our team delivered the design and construction drawings for all Stage One secondary systems, from protection schemes and switchboard design through to AC/DC and communications systems. We also supported works at the Timaru site, including relay upgrades and circuit changes.
It's great to be part of a project that strengthens local infrastructure and supports future growth.