Project Supervisor Transmission Lines

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Project Supervisor – Transmission Lines to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical support and oversee the successful delivery of transmission and distribution contracting projects from planning through to completion. You will work closely with Project Managers, field crews, contractors, and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Role Responsibilities

As a Project Supervisor Transmission Lines, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of transmission and distribution projects from initial planning through to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, field crews, contractors, and customers, you will help ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. The role involves assisting with project scoping, estimating, work methodologies, job planning, and risk assessments, while also coordinating labour, plant, materials, and contractor requirements. You will also provide day-to-day leadership and support to reporting staff, ensuring competencies, training requirements, and workplace standards are maintained in line with company and industry expectations. You will regularly undertake site visits to monitor project progress, ensure compliance with approved work scopes, and maintain high standards of workmanship and safety. In addition, you will oversee field documentation, testing requirements, reporting, GIS data capture, and participate in project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and customer service within the electricity industry.

What Northpower Offers You

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.

You’ll benefit from:

• A people‑first culture built on safety , inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
• Fair and market competitive pay vehicle for full private use, with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport)
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
• Ongoing learning and development , with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
• A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have strong industry knowledge, leadership capability, and practical experience within the electricity distribution or transmission sector.

You will ideally have:

• National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission Level 4 or Live line Level 5)
• Current EWRB practising licence relevant to the role

Electricity industry standards and codes of practice

Legislative and regulatory requirements

Safety Manual – Electricity Industry (SM-EI)

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• Experience working with HV Transmission Lines
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage workloads and deliver outcomes under pressure
• A proactive approach to health and safety
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req1997.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. Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.