About the Role:
Northpower is seeking an experienced Team Leader – Overhead Crew to lead the safe and efficient delivery of overhead line work within the contracting side of our business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be actively involved on site, guiding crews and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
You’ll work closely with supervisors and management to plan work, scope jobs accurately, and coordinate people, plant, equipment, and subcontractors. This role may also require participation in standby and after-hours work to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
- Complete WTC competency assessments, audits, quality checks, and toolbox inspections
- Ensure plant and equipment is compliant, tested, fit for purpose, and well maintained
- Scope and plan jobs accurately, considering environmental and operational factors
- Lead and coordinate crews, plant, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to deliver work efficiently and safely
- Ensure jobs are priced, coded, and resourced correctly, including labour and plant   hours
- Complete required reporting and documentation on time
- Support the team with interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement
- Communicate job financials clearly to the team
- Use strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues quickly

About You:
You’re an experienced overhead professional who leads by example and takes pride in doing the job right. You’re confident managing people, calm under pressure, and committed to maintaining a strong safety culture.

You’ll bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
- Proven team leadership experience in an overhead or contracting environment
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- A proactive, practical approach to health and safety
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to think critically, solve problems, and make sound decisions
- Integrity, consistency, and professionalism

About us:
Northpower is one of the largest multi utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre 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 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now:
We’re not just offering a job we’re offering the opportunity to lead a crew that delivers essential services to the people of Aotearoa every day. You’ll be supported to grow, given the space to lead, and part of a wider team that’s focused on doing the right thing, every time. Don’t miss out apply now at our career’s website using #REQ1859. Your success story begins here. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.