Maintenance Supervisor – Transmission Stations

Our Transmission stations team is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with strong leadership skills to develop and act as a role model and mentor the team in the Waikato area. Our supervisors are responsible for the safety and compliance of their teams, effectively and efficiently managing jobs and motivating their teams to deliver positive outcomes for clients and customers.  

About The Role:

Reporting to the Delivery Manager- Maintenance and Faults, as the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for managing the forward work planning of the team and equipment resources to achieve delivery of the contract and commercial outcomes and engage in fault callouts as well as switching tasks.

 Based in Hamilton, you will also :
- Manage and lead a crew to deliver works safely, qualitatively,  effectively and efficiently

-Provide technical support , scoping and planning as required

- Ensure that jobs are unit rated and priced correctly

-Provide guidance on interpreting technical drawings and standards

- Perform competent audits and quality checks, including with Transpower auditors

- Effectively manage people and productivity within your team and department

- Supervise field staff onsite by ensuring they are competent and confident to deliver their work

- Provide guidance and technical expertise to drive team performance and ensure both office and field staff are getting training and development as needed

What We Offer:
No two days will be the same as you will experience variety working in a range of challenging environments which will extend your knowledge and capabilities.

You will enjoy  benefits like:
- Competitive remuneration and Full Private use Vehicle
- Overtime
- Life Insurance and Group Discounted Medical Insurance
- A range of retail discounts and staff benefits including support for your physical well-being by way of a contribution towards your annual sports membership
- An in-house well-being programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP Services
- Commitment for professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Laptop,  Ipad & Mobile phone

About You:
To be successful in this role you will display strong people skills, customer focus and lead a high-performing team who work in office and field sites.  You will be able to manage challenging situations in a calm, mature manner and role model safety, quality guidelines and practices consistently.   

We're looking for an individual who can further demonstrate the following:

- Relevant trade qualification and current Practising Licence as an Electrician  with an EWRB registration

- Proven Maintenance experience

- The ability to motivate, mentor and lead your team to success demonstrating integrity and trust

-  Ability to pro-actively promote a safety culture in line with legislation and company procedures ; deliver positive outcomes without compromising Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment (HSQE)

- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment

- A strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and make decisions

- Experience  working within High Voltage Substations is advantageous

- Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant parts of  the Safe Manual – Electricity Industry and Current Work Place Competency 

About Us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are also one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors with 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 in North Island to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

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. This is your opportunity to step into a project management role where you can make a real impact. You’ll contribute to a culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Apply via #REQ1969 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.