Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for renewable energy? Northpower’s Renewables division is seeking a dedicated Project Administrator to join our small, dynamic team. We are on a mission to invest in and develop a pipeline of solar generation projects over the next 5-7 years. We work closely with Service Providers, Contractors and Northpower Teams to bring our solar farms to life and connect them seamlessly to our network.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Strategy & Renewables, the Project Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our ambitious projects. This is a permanent, part-time role offering around 15 hr/week (this may possibly increase). Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Process electricity reconciliation to ensure revenue and cost values are calculated correctly. 
- Processing and tracking purchase orders and work packages ensuring financial details are meticulously organized.
- Monitoring and managing work packages and actions to ensure all project tasks are completed efficiently.
- Preparing clear and concise reports to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with the programme.
- Assisting with work scopes and product specifications for key equipment, facilitating smooth interactions with service providers and suppliers.
-Coordinate meetings and workshops. Develop information and data sets and prepare agendas and minutes. 

What we’re offering

No two days will be the same, at Northpower you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving the future of renewable energy. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to significant projects and make a tangible impact on our renewable energy goals. Some other benefits include:

- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- In-house wellbeing programme and discounted medical insurance
- Plenty of training and development opportunities and the opportunity to gain new skills within the industry
- The opportunity to work for a purposeful, essential organisation
- Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for

A Project Administrator with a minimum of 5+ years of administrative experience, preferably with a focus on finance and/or project management. You will also have the following:
- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with financial systems and SharePoint
- Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
- Self lead and can work independently, but also with a small team

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 are a proactive, organised, and dedicated professional with a passion for renewable energy and project management, we want to hear from you. Head over to our career’s website and search for Req 1559 to apply!

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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).