Delivery Manager - Construction
Northpower
Date: 1 day ago
City: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Contract type: Full time
We’re excited to have recently secured a major contract with Powerco - and with that comes a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Delivery Manager - Construction to join our team in Palmerston North. We welcome applications from those based in the region or open to relocating to the Manawatū.
The Role:
As Delivery Manager - Construction, you will ensure the successful delivery of work programmes with a strong focus on safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver on strategic goals, support growth, and contribute to a high-performing and sustainable business.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a career-defining role where you can make a real impact. You'll be part of a culture that values people, safety, and performance.
In return, we offer:
We’re looking for a confident leader with a solid background in field operations - someone who thrives on motivating teams, driving performance, and delivering strong outcomes.
To succeed, you’ll bring:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower is 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!
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and contribute to a high-performing, values-led team, apply today via our careers website.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request
The Role:
As Delivery Manager - Construction, you will ensure the successful delivery of work programmes with a strong focus on safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver on strategic goals, support growth, and contribute to a high-performing and sustainable business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet performance targets across safety, service delivery, cost, and quality
- Inspire the teams to achieve operational excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction
- Partner with the Operations Manager to deliver strategic and commercial objectives
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight to ensure the team operates within plan
- Maintain high safety standards and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures
This is a career-defining role where you can make a real impact. You'll be part of a culture that values people, safety, and performance.
In return, we offer:
- Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities
- Well-being support including Kaitiaki Peer Support Network and EAP
- The ability to purchase an extra week of annual leave
- BP fuel cards and a wide range of lifestyle discounts
- Retails discounts with multiple brands
We’re looking for a confident leader with a solid background in field operations - someone who thrives on motivating teams, driving performance, and delivering strong outcomes.
To succeed, you’ll bring:
- Proven leadership experience in the electricity supply industry or similar operational environment
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- A safety-first mindset and commitment to high standards
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower is 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!
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and contribute to a high-performing, values-led team, apply today via our careers website.
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request