Quality Advisor Transmission

About The Role

Quality isn't just about compliance. It's about helping teams do great work, identifying opportunities to improve, and ensuring the right processes are in place to support safe and successful project delivery.

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Advisor to join our Transmission & Growth team based in Hamilton on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to work closely with operational leaders, field teams, and stakeholders across the business to strengthen quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and support the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects.

In this role, you'll be out in the field as well as working alongside our operational teams, providing guidance, assurance, and support to ensure quality standards are understood, implemented, and continuously improved.

Role Responsibilities

As the Quality Assurance Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting quality performance across our Transmission operations. Working closely with operational teams, you will conduct audits, site visits, and assurance activities to ensure quality standards and processes are being followed. You will help manage audit findings and support teams to implement corrective actions, while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and overall operational performance. The role also involves supporting both internal and external audits, maintaining quality documentation, and contributing to the ongoing development of our quality management framework. Beyond compliance, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business by coaching and mentoring teams, promoting best practice, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the division.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people just as much as they enjoy working with systems and processes.

You'll be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from field crews through to senior leaders, and you'll have the confidence to ask questions, challenge where required, and support teams to achieve better outcomes.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Experience in quality assurance, auditing, operational excellence, or a similar role.
• Business or Tertiary qualification relevant to the electrical industry, quality management or operations management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 principles and quality governance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence, coach, and guide teams through change.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience within the electricity, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors would be highly regarded.

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

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise that great outcomes start with great people. In return for your expertise, we offer meaningful benefits, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career within a growing organisation. As our Quality Advisor Transmission, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by supporting operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and helping our teams deliver high-quality outcomes across the business. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in an environment that values safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to contribute to the success of New Zealand's critical infrastructure, apply now via #REQ2026. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol test, and a medical assessment.