Team Leader Civil

About the Role

As the Team Leader, you will lead a team responsible for the installation, repair, replacement of underground distribution assets up to 33kV. You’ll oversee daily field operations, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and support effective job planning and delivery.

This role combines hands-on technical involvement with strong team leadership, problem-solving, and coordination across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

Technical & Operational Delivery

• Install, replace, repair underground distribution assets (up to 33kV)
• Review job requirements including materials, plant and labour
• Develop work plans and methodologies to deliver work safely and efficiently
• Participate in an after-hours Standby roster
• Complete all field documentation accurately and on time

Planning & Scoping

• Scope work, identify environmental and job-related factors, and plan resources
• Allocate people, plant, equipment, and hours to the appropriate job codes
• Interpret technical drawings and provide guidance to team members
• Explore alternative approaches to deliver improvements and cost savings

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop and support field staff day-to-day
• Delegate work according to capability and supervise trainees
• Promote high performance, productivity, professionalism, and teamwork
• Provide continuous feedback and support team development

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture
• Complete HSQE and quality checks, audits, and reports
• Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and compliant
• Uphold Northpower, customer, and regulatory standards

What You’ll Bring

• Class 2 licence (HT licence preferred)
• 5+ years industry experience
• Strong leadership capability with experience guiding teams
• Ability to plan workloads, solve problems and make sound decisions
• Strong customer focus, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and the environment
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry (SM‑EI)
• Current Workplace Competencies (WTCs) as required

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.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a skilled Civil worker and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we’d love to hear from you!

NZ Work rights required for this role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.