Live Work Supervisor - Transmission

About The Role: We’re on the lookout for a Transmission Live Work Supervisor to join our transmission team at Northpower. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll supervise, coordinate, and direct our field resources and equipment to deliver successful project outcomes. From planning through to execution, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Live Work is delivered safely and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Design Estimators with estimating, pre-work scoping, and the development and review of work methodologies
• Participate in job handover and closeout meetings to ensure smooth project transitions
• Lead job pre-planning and deliver clear job briefs, ensuring all work is thoroughly planned, with risks, contingencies, safety, environmental, and other influencing factors identified
• Review job requirements including materials, plant, contractors, and labour availability in line with scope and scheduling
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress against timelines, ensure compliance with scope, and maintain high standards of workmanship and completeness
• Ensure all field documentation is accurately completed and submitted on time
• Contribute to job reviews, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate capture of customer GIS and as-built data
• Verify all required testing is completed in accordance with standards and specifications
• Prepare and submit all reports accurately and within required timeframes

Join a company where you’re not just another number you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other. We offer:

• A full-time, permanent role with stability and security
• Competitive salary, laptop and phone plus vehicle for full private use.
• Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
• Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, employee assistance and recognition programs
• A supportive team environment where safety is a given

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a leadership role, with strong communication and organisational skills. You’ll be safety-driven, solutions-focused, and able to work closely with teams, clients, and stakeholders to get the job done.

You’ll bring with you:

• New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Electricity Supply) – Level 4, or New Zealand Certificate of Electrical Engineering Level 5 or equivalent
• Current EWRB practising licence
• Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry (SE-MI)
• Experience supervising or leading teams in a Transmission Lines environment
• Strong focus on health, safety, and quality standards
• Proven ability to coordinate people, resources, and equipment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities

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 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

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 #REQ1973 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.