Second Response Foreperson

As a Foreperson, you’ll be the go-to person on site, directing people, and resources to complete jobs on time and to the highest standards. You’ll be hands-on with scoping and planning, technical support, quality checks and most importantly, ensuring safety is front of mind across every task. It’s a role that offers a mix of leadership, technical input, and collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.

• Leading field teams to complete jobs safely, efficiently and to spec
• Scoping work, planning resources and interpreting technical drawings
• Ensuring plant, equipment and compliance checks are up to date
• Providing coaching, feedback and guidance to your team
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensuring daily reporting and audits are completed accurately and on time

• Relevant trade qualification and current EWRB practising licence
• At least 5 years’ experience in the field with a strong safety mindset
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage team performance
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, policies and standards
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to make decisions under pressure

• 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
• Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
• Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts

About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei 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.

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Step up and lead from the front in a hands-on role that keeps the team and the work on track.

Join us as a Foreman and bring your leadership, technical know-how, and drive for safety and performance to a crew that values teamwork and doing the job right. Apply via #REQ1627.

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.