Line Mechanic Team Leader – Whakatāne
Lead a crew, earn a top hourly rate, and enjoy job security with a network owner in sunny Whakatāne. Permanent role, great team, and relocation support. Ready to make the move? Apply now!
Run the Crew. Lead the Work. Get Paid Well.
We’re after a qualified Line Mechanic Team Leader to lead a crew in Whakatāne. You’ll be hands-on in the field while keeping the team moving safely and efficiently. This is a full-time, permanent role working directly for the network owner – meaning long-term stability and no middleman.
What’s in it for you:
✔ Generous hourly rate – we pay well and on time
✔ Job security – permanent role with a network owner
✔ Relocation assistance – we’ll help you make the move
✔ Strong crew – good people, good culture
✔ Tools & training – we’ll set you up with the gear and support
✔ Health & safety – we take it seriously
✔ Extra perks – birthday leave, wellness checks, life cover, discounts
You’ll be doing:
- Running a crew on the ground – leading from the front
- Planning jobs and making sure they’re done safely and on time
- Working closely with customers and other teams
- Mentoring younger techs and passing on your knowledge
What we’re looking for:
- Current EWRB practising licence + Line Mechanic trade
- 5+ years’ experience on the lines
- Solid fault response and distribution system knowledge
- Clear communicator who leads by example
Why Whakatāne?
It’s all here – sun, surf, and space. A great place to live and work if you’re after balance and less city hassle.
Ready to step up and lead a crew?
Apply now and let’s talk.
- Industry
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Locations
- Whakatane

Whakatane
Why work with Paragon? 💎
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True Partnerships, we're not about transactional relationships 🤝
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Proven success recruiting in the contact-centre industry 📞
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Solutions built for your business, not others
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Upholding the businesses and your candidates privacy 🔒
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We use technology to back our processes. Therefore full transparency is assured 🖥️📱💻
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We provide guidance to your hiring managers!
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A unique cost-model, we're not just about the big fee at the end 💰
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We have over 70 years of joint expertise to find you the best and hardest to entice talent across the globe
Partnering with Paragon
As a small business we’re agile and adaptable to meet the expectations of our clients, and our candidates.
Our ethics, honesty, transparency and hands-on approach means we’re always contactable, in tune with what our candidates and clients require and provide updates and advice, along the recruitment journey.
We are inclusive, love having fun and a laugh, we're inquisitive about you as a candidate, and your business as a client, so we ask loads of questions so we can help you as best as we can!
We don’t take ourselves too seriously but take finding your next dream job, as seriously as anything!
At the same time, we are very committed to attracting the best talent for your business, and ensuring your brand speaks volumes for potential employees to join your team.
Check out the candidate journey we take our candidates on, to be their best!
About Paragon Recruitment Ltd
What is a Paragon?
Paragon (n): A person or thing viewed as a model of excellence.
Imagine a 100-carat diamond, Invaluable. Precise. Flawless.
These are the values that drive Paragon. When it comes to recruitment, our mission is to find you that diamond in the rough.
Paragon represents Excellence in Recruitment & HR.
We take the hassle out of recruitment; Using a precise method that focuses on quality to deliver invaluable candidates for our clients.
Line Mechanic Team Leader – Whakatāne
Lead a crew, earn a top hourly rate, and enjoy job security with a network owner in sunny Whakatāne. Permanent role, great team, and relocation support. Ready to make the move? Apply now!
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