Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the world of energy? We’re on the hunt for a skilled, driven, and passionate professional to join our team. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have the skills to lead, inspire, and deliver results, we’d love to hear from you!
The role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll walk the safety talk but also be responsible to lead a team people and provide technical support, scoping and planning assistance.
The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:
- Provide day to day supervision and promote utilisation and productivity within the team
- Manage and deliver works safely, positively, effectively and efficiently
- Play a key part in the construction of overhead lines to customer requirements
- Manage the on-going performance of staff by providing positive and corrective feedback
- Provide ongoing technical support, scoping and planning assistance as required.
What’s in it for you?
You will be getting the satisfaction of playing an important part in helping deliver essential services to our communities. As an Overhead Construction Supervisor, you will also experience variety working in a range of challenging environments which will extend your knowledge and capabilities.
The benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration with 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
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
Who we’re looking for?
We’re seeking an experienced Overhead Construction Supervisor with up-to-date registration and competencies and has at least a Class 2 driver’s license.
Here’s what we’re after:
- Relevant trade qualifications and practising licences with expertise in industry standards, policies, and legislation
- Proven leadership and team-building experience with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental outcomes
- Tech-savviness (Microsoft Word and Excel) with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity, composure, and the ability to motivate and influence others
- A strong focus on delivering exceptional service.
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
Your safety and well-being are paramount to us. Don't miss out on the chance to join our team and contribute to our success. Apply now by visiting our careers website and searching for #REQ1434.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).