As an Asset Information Technician, you will play a crucial role in updating and maintaining Northpower's core asset data systems. You will work closely with the Asset Information team and other internal teams to ensure accurate and timely updates to comply with customer, regulatory, and company standards. Additionally, you will be involved in data quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with contractors and designers to create clear construction plans.

Following a recent internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has opened up to join our Asset Management Team as an Asset Information Technician.
We are a leading electricity distribution network company, committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to our customers. Our team plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of asset data that supports critical decision-making across the business.

The opportunity:
At Northpower, our people are at the heart of our success. As an Asset Information Technician, you will role model success in several technical and people functions:
- Perform data entry tasks, updating network information into core systems from maintenance plans, as-builts, and data sheets, - while following business rules and processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of updates to comply with Northpower customer, regulatory requirements, and customer standards and policies.
- Improve existing data through research into Network records and maintain data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Identify potential problems and solutions, responding effectively and quickly.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and strive for consistent approaches towards building a reliable source of asset information.
- Respond efficiently and professionally to customer queries and requests, taking ownership of the outcome.
- Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and field staff to accurately enter proposed and newly installed assets in the asset information systems.
- Suggest improvements to safety systems, work practices, procedures, or standards that will enhance overall business performance.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, reporting incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Participate in special projects related to system development and integration.
- You will forge partnerships that foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in service delivery and together, we will build a future where Northpower continues to be the backbone of reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. 

What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
- A collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Flexible work options
- A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated
- An organisation driven well-being programme
- Social club and family centered events including the Northpower annual fishing competition
- Group discounted medical insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Retailer discounts for employees via the Boost app
- On site car parking

Who we’re looking for:
To be considered for this role you will naturally be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as:
- Proven data entry skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience in data QA and reconciliation.
- Familiarity with GIS and experience using data or map viewers is desirable.
- Previous use of CAD software preferred
- Exposure to asset management data or systems would be advantageous.
- Previous experience working in a utilities environment is a plus.
- Ability to interpret and capture data from plans, survey sheets, and as-built drawings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous approach to tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Eagerness to learn new skills and contribute as a valuable team member.

Who we are:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners – other network owners and operators across New Zealand.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of our team, we’d love to hear from.

NZ Work rights required for this role.