The Opportunity:

 As Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end accountability for operational performance, financial outcomes, and people leadership within your business unit in the Contracting arm of the business. The role has responsibility for the Manawatu & Wairarapa area, leading teams delivering fault response, planned maintenance, and asset replacement. You will ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed KPIs.

Working closely with senior leaders, including the General Manager and Commercial Manager, you will contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives. As part of a wider operations leadership team, you will work collaboratively to drive operational excellence across the entire central region, while maintaining strong, responsive day-to-day delivery in a dynamic contracting environment.

 
Role Responsibilities:

-Leading fault response, maintenance and asset replacement activities in line with industry and client standards

-Delivering an exceptional customer experience without compromising HSQE outcomes

-Owning financial performance including budgets, forecasting, profitability and cost control

-Identifying and delivering productivity, efficiency and growth opportunities

-Managing fleet, plant and equipment to optimise performance and value

-Building strong, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders

-Developing, coaching and performance-managing a diverse, geographically spread workforce

-Embedding company strategy, behaviours and culture across your team

-Actively contributing to safety, digital, risk and operational improvement forums

Experience:

-Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding budget targets

-Confident people leadership skills, including performance management and capability development

-Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills

-The ability to anticipate challenges, make sound decisions and follow issues through to resolution

-To secure this role you will need proven experience in a similar role within the electricity supply (Distribution / Transmission) industry in New Zealand/Australia.

-You are a people centered leader you inspire others and have a reputation for being collaborative and bringing about improvement and change. You lead in a manner that makes others want to follow you.

What Northpower Offers You
Join a company where you’re not just another number you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other.
We offer:
-A full-time, permanent role with stability and security

-Competitive salary, laptop and phone plus vehicle for full private use.

-Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities

-Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, employee assistance and recognition programs

-A supportive team environment where safety is a given

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.

Apply Now:

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact through the delivery of critical energy projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. Apply via #REQ1875 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.