Project Manager – Northpower

Job Description

About the role:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading projectsfrom initiation through to delivery and close-out.

You’ll balance technical expertise with commercial oversight, ensuring thatevery project is safe, profitable, and meets both customer and Northpower’sstandards.

Your scope will include managing electricity maintenance andcorrective work, upgrades, and development of industrial electrical networks,while also supporting design and estimating activities as needed.
– Leading projects end-to-end, from planning and design to commissioning and close out.
– Managing budgets, financial performance, and reporting to ensure commercial targets are met.
– Working closely with design, estimating, and field teams to deliver quality outcomes.
– Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
– Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards.
– Driving lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects.

About you:
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong projectmanagement skills with electrical knowledge and commercial experienceto deliver exceptional results.
– 2+ years of project management experience in an electrical or utilities environment.
– Proven experience working on projects within Transmission or Distribution Lines.
– Strong commercial and financial skills, including budget management and cost tracking.
– In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
– Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
– Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.
– Class 1 driver’s licence.

You’re also:
– A confident communicator and relationship builder.
– Commercially savvy and outcome-focused.
– A collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

What’sin it for you?
– Competitive remuneration with a tool of trade vehicle.
– An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
– Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
– Commitment to professional growth and development.
– A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
– Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

About us:
Northpower is anelectricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with morethan 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utilitycontractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission,distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. Wehave a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viablesolutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, andmaintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff workingtogether across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for ourcustomers.

Get in touch! 
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on avariety of projects across our network. Bring your project managementexpertise, electrical knowledge, and commercial skills to deliver projects thatmake a real difference for our customers and communities.

Apply now via #REQ1691 and help drive the future ofenergy with Northpower!

New Zealand work rights are required for the role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drugand alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.