Power New Zealand’s Energy Future: Are you a seasoned project manager with a strong electrical background and a passion for leading high-voltage (HV) substation builds and upgrades?
Join Northpower’s Transmission team and take charge of delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that keep the lights on across Aotearoa.
This is your opportunity to lead complex HV substation projects from concept to completion safely, on time, and on budget while working with a high-performing, tight-knit team that values quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager Transmission Stations, you’ll manage substation construction and upgrade projects throughout the full lifecycle.
From estimating and planning to execution and closeout, you’ll be at the centre of delivery.
You’ll collaborate with field managers, schedulers, outage planners, designers, customers, suppliers, and contractors — keeping everyone aligned and projects moving forward.
Your leadership will ensure technical excellence, commercial success, and compliance with Transpower and Northpower standards.
Your week might include:
You’ll be expected to:
We’re after a proactive self-starter with a solid electrical background ideally in the transmission or distribution sector.
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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 #req1740 and be part of a team that’s building New Zealand’s grid resilience.
Help us deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality HV substation projects that power communities and industries across the country.