Glove and Barrier Team Leader

Northpower is looking for a confident and capable Glove & Barrier Team Leader who’s passionate about leading high performance crews, working live on the network, and keeping communities connected safely and efficiently.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you don’t lose touch with the work you love, while growing your leadership impact in one of Aotearoa’s essential industries.

Role Responsibilities

As a Glove & Barrier Team Leader, you’ll take charge of day-to-day field operations, ensuring overhead line construction and maintenance is delivered to the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll lead from the front planning jobs, supporting live line work, operating equipment up to 66kV.

From pole replacements to conductor installs, from live line glove and barrier work to safety audits and inspections your technical leadership will set the tone for every job. You’ll make sure your crew has the tools, support, and clear direction they need to succeed, while keeping customer needs and network standards front and centre.

Step Up, Lead Strong The Experience We Need

You’re a seasoned Line Mechanic with a strong background in glove and barrier live line work. You know the job inside out and more importantly; you know how to get the best out of others in the field. You’re someone who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly, and isn’t afraid to step in when something needs doing.

Experience

• Proven experience working on overhead distribution networks.
• Glove & barrier live line competency
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to lead others
• A practical, calm, and safety-first approach to every job
• A knack for getting paperwork done properly, the first time
• You will possibly be a part of afterhours team roster to respond to fault works.

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 including tool of trade vehicle, 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

Northpower is one of the largest multi utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre 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 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

We’re not just offering a job we’re offering the opportunity to lead a crew that delivers essential services to the people of Aotearoa every day. You’ll be supported to grow, given the space to lead, and part of a wider team that’s focused on doing the right thing, every time. Don’t miss out apply now at our career’s website using #REQ2007. Your success story begins here! Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early! 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.