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Contracting Capabilities

Northpower provides contracting services across the North Island including engineering, infrastructure management and maintenance and construction.

Faults Administrator

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity based in Tauranga, created as a result of work we've secured with Powerco.

The Role:

We are looking for a Faults Administrator to join our Faults Department. In this role, you will play an integral part in providing crucial administrative support to ensure the smooth running of operations, handling a wide range of clerical tasks while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

- Manage key administrative tasks, including invoicing, correspondence, purchase orders, and scheduling.
- Generate and analyze reports to drive solutions and collaborate with clients and customers.
- Ensure compliance with Northpower, customer, and regulatory standards while meeting performance goals.
- Communicate seamlessly with internal teams and external stakeholders for smooth operations.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvements in safety, processes, and efficiency
- Uphold Health, Safety, and Quality standards to maintain a safe and productive environment.

What’s in it for you?

This isn’t just another administrative job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an exciting new project with Powerco in Tauranga.

 You’ll play a key role in supporting the team as we expand our operations.

In return for your skills and hard work, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive remuneration
- A supportive and friendly work environment where your contributions are valued
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Access to an in-house well-being program, including Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- A range of retail discounts and other benefits

 About You:

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.

To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Ideally 5+ years of administration experience
- Excellent attention to detail and strong data entry skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including generating and analysing reports
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- A motivated, team player attitude and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment

 About us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower is 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!

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1554.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
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