Minor Works Project Manager

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, estimation, execution, and successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, including minor works, maintenance programmes, direct source and contestable works, and defect rectification and asset maintenance activities. You will manage projects from initial scoping through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, you will build strong relationships, coordinate resources, manage project risks and financial performance, and ensure customer expectations are met while contributing to the ongoing success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for preparing accurate project estimates and quotations and managing projects from planning through to successful completion. You will coordinate all aspects of project delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes developing project execution plans that cover health and safety, environmental, quality, communication, and risk management requirements. You will oversee project budgets, forecasting, work in progress (WIP), invoicing, and financial reconciliation, while ensuring all work packs and project documentation are complete and accurate. Working closely with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, local authorities, and customers, you will coordinate labour, materials, and resources to deliver projects efficiently. You will also monitor project progress, provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders, and complete project close-out reports, including lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

An important aspect of this role is the management of defect rectification and maintenance work across the network. You will coordinate the investigation and resolution of customer and network defects, prioritizing

repairs based on safety, operational risk, and customer impact. You will plan and manage both reactive and planned maintenance programmes, ensuring defects are addressed within contractual service level agreements and company standards. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of defect investigations, repairs, and maintenance activities, monitoring recurring issues, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and asset performance. Working closely with field crews, you will ensure maintenance and defect work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

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 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

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We’re one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff working across 14 locations, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance.

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. This is your opportunity to step into a project management role where you can make a real impact. You’ll contribute to a culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Apply via #REQ2040 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.