About The Role:
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our
Transmission team based in Hamilton or Rotorua, delivering overhead line
projects on Transpower assets and other network infrastructure. If you enjoy
taking ownership from project award through to completion, working closely with
customers, crews and stakeholders, and seeing your projects delivered safely,
on time and within budget, we'd like to hear from you.
This is a hands-on project management role where no two days
are the same. One day you'll be on-site confirming scope and access
requirements, the next you'll be planning outages, managing contractors,
reviewing financial performance or working with customers to ensure
expectations are met.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of the full
project lifecycle from award through to completion, ensuring projects are
delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. You'll be
responsible for planning and delivering transmission overhead line projects,
preparing accurate estimates, work packs and project documentation,
coordinating resources, materials, contractors and outage requirements, and
working closely with customers, designers, schedulers, field crews and
stakeholders. You'll monitor project budgets, invoicing, work in progress and
financial performance, proactively identify and manage project risks, resolve
issues as they arise, and ensure all projects are successfully closed out with
complete documentation, lessons learned and customer handovers.
Experience:
You'll have practical project management experience, ideally
within electricity transmission, distribution or civil infrastructure, along
with the ability to build strong working relationships and keep projects
moving.
We're looking for someone with:
-Experience managing infrastructure, transmission or civil
projects.
-Strong planning and organisational skills.
-The ability to communicate confidently with customers,
contractors and internal teams.
-A solid understanding of project financials and commercial
performance.
-Experience working with health, safety, quality and
environmental requirements.
-Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to make
sound decisions.
-Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and
Microsoft Project.
-A Class 1 driver's licence.
About Northpower:
Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots and
national reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks across
Whangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000
connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utility
contracting businesses.
From keeping the lights on today to building the
infrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre,
renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 people
across 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers,
clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa.
What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in
your community. The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and
relied on every day.
What Northpower offers you:
Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.
You’ll benefit from:
-A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
-Fair and market competitive pay Private use vehicle, with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
-Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
-Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport)
-Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
-Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
-A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued
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 #REQ2073 New Zealand work rights are required
for the role. Pré-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug
and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
