Technical Advisor

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Advisor to join our team at Northpower. This role is key in supporting our Supervisors, Team Leaders, and field teams by providing expert guidance on work practices, system usage, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll play a vital part in coaching and mentoring across the business from field crews to managers ensuring alignment with Northpower’s Communities of Practice (COPs) and embedding best practices in safety leadership, critical risk management, and competency development.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide expert technical support by facilitating and participating in operational risk management practices, collaborating to build, refine, and implement best operational practices, and offering advice on emerging issues, innovations, and improvement opportunities. You will travel regularly and be onsite reviewing current work practices to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement, while leading and managing technical safety enhancements and supporting strategic projects. A key aspect of the role involves fostering innovation through idea generation, sharing, and implementation, as well as identifying and applying more effective risk and safety controls. You will also proactively recommend improvements to safety procedures, work practices, and standards aligned with Northpower’s Communities of Practice (COPs).

In addition, you will use your knowledge to support field teams with complex cable jointing and termination work, provide troubleshooting and technical advice to improve network reliability and performance. You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of cable jointing procedures, enhancing safety outcomes and operational efficiency across the business. You will also play an important part in audit and assurance activities by monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of operational controls, conducting 2nd Line of Defence audits on systems and processes, performing compliance and risk assurance functions, and verifying and assessing work type competencies across the business to maintain high standards of safety and performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience within the distribution or energy sector, supported by strong technical knowledge of field operations, cable jointing, safety systems, and compliance frameworks. You’ll have a proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence individuals at all levels of the organisation, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to identifying risks and driving operational excellence. A relevant trade, technical, or engineering qualification (or equivalent experience) will further support your success in this position.

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.

At Northpower, you’re not just joining a team you’re joining a community that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact for the people of Aotearoa every day. You’ll have space to lead, the encouragement to innovate, and the backing of a team committed to doing the right thing, always. If this sounds like the next move in your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply through our career’s website using #REQ1674 and register your interest early, as we will be interviewing suitable applicants throughout the advertising period.