Northpower is looking for a motivated Supervisor to lead maintenance projects from planning to completion. You’ll manage teams, oversee contractors, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:

-Support project planning, scoping, and execution.

-Supervise and mentor your team, managing workloads and performance.

-Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

-Conduct site visits, risk assessments, and job closeouts.

-Identify opportunities for process improvements and continuous learning.

Skills & Experience
-Proven supervisory experience in LV/HV distribution and zone substations.

-Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

-Ability to organise, plan, and self-manage workload effectively.

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong customer focus.

-National Certificate in Electricity Supply (NCES) – Line Mechanic Distribution Level 4 or Live Work Level 5, or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 4, or equivalent qualification.

-Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, and Legislative requirements, including applicable sections of the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry (SM‑EI).

HT (Heavy Traffic) Licence – Class 2 or Class 4 (desirable).

About us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We’re one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff working across 14 locations, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance

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 #REQ1931. 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.