Project Manager
About the role: In this role, you'll be responsible for leading projects from initiation through to delivery and close-out.
You'll balance technical expertise with commercial oversight, ensuring that every project is safe, profitable, and meets both customer and Northpower's standards.
Your scope will include managing electricity maintenance and corrective work, upgrades, and development of industrial electrical networks, while also supporting design and estimating activities as needed.- Leading projects end-to-end, from planning and design to commissioning and close out.
- Managing budgets, financial performance, and reporting to ensure commercial targets are met.
- Working closely with design, estimating, and field teams to deliver quality outcomes.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards.
- Driving lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects.
We're looking for someone who can combine strong project management skills with electrical knowledge and commercial experience to deliver exceptional results.
- 2+ years of project management experience in an electrical or utilities environment.
- Proven experience working on projects within Transmission or Distribution Lines.
- Strong commercial and financial skills, including budget management and cost tracking.
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.
- Class1 driver's licence.
You're also:
- A confident communicator and relationship builder.
- Commercially savvy and outcome-focused.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
- Competitive remuneration with a tool of trade vehicle.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei 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.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on a variety of projects across our network. Bring your project management expertise, electrical knowledge, and commercial skills to deliver projects that make a real difference for our customers and communities.
Apply now via #REQ1691 and help drive the future of energy with Northpower!
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.