PowerNet is an electricity network management company delivering safe, efficient and reliable power to communities across southern New Zealand.
Based in the south, we manage electricity networks across Southland, Invercargill, Clutha, parts of Otago and parts of the Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago areas. The networks we manage include The Power Company, Electricity Invercargill, OtagoNet and Lakeland Network, collectively delivering electricity to more than 77,000 consumers.
We’re one of New Zealand’s largest electricity network management companies, with more than 300 people working across our offices and depots in Invercargill, Gore, Lumsden, Te Anau, Balclutha and Frankton.
Our work spans everything from operating, maintaining and developing electricity networks to engineering, asset management, network operations, field services and planning for the changing energy needs of our communities.
As electricity plays an increasingly important role in the way New Zealand lives, works and moves, we’re focused on building resilient networks and supporting the transition to a lower-emissions future.
Most importantly, PowerNet is powered by our people. We’re proud of the skilled teams who keep our communities connected every day and we’re committed to providing a workplace where people can grow, contribute and build rewarding careers in the electricity industry.
Find out more about PowerNet, our latest news and career opportunities at powernet.co.nz.
Established in 1922, Electra owns and operates the electricity network supplying the Kāpiti and Horowhenua districts on the west coast of the lower North Island, covering the area between Paekākāriki in the south to Foxton and Tokomaru in the north.
Electra is 100% locally owned by the Electra Trust. The Electra Trust is a consumer trust and has six elected Trustees who hold shares in the company on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the consumer beneficiaries – those who are connected to the Electra network.
Our values are:
- We care about our people
- We do the right thing
- We think about our future
- We are one team