Asset Information Technician

About the Role

As an Asset Information Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the quality of Northpower’s asset information systems. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, designers, and field staff, you'll ensure network data is accurately captured and managed to support the safe and efficient operation of our electricity network.

Key responsibilities include

• Updating and maintaining asset and network data within Northpower’s core systems from as-built drawings, maintenance plans, survey information, and project documentation.
• Ensuring data is entered accurately and in line with business rules, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Researching and validating asset records to improve data quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Working collaboratively with project managers, contractors, and operational teams to capture proposed and newly installed assets.
• Investigating data discrepancies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing timely and professional support to internal and external customers.
• Assisting with special projects involving system development, integration, and process improvements.
• Contributing to a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture.

About You

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive team player who enjoys working with data and solving problems.

You'll ideally have

• Experience working in a similar industry e.g. utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or construction
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS, Maximo or other EAM software (preferred)
• Exposure to GIS, mapping systems, or data viewers
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of asset management systems or asset data management practices
• Experience with data quality assurance and reconciliation activities
• Experience in data entry with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret plans, survey information, and as-built drawings
• Experience using CAD software (nice to have)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships

What’s In It For 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
• Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Life insurance and preventative health initiatives
• Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes
• Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts
• 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

About Northpower – Powering Communities Across Aotearoa

Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots and national reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks across Whangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000 connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utility contracting businesses.

From keeping the lights on today to building the infrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 people across 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers, clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa.

What connects all this work is real impact you can see in your community. The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on every day.

How To Apply

If you’re looking for work that makes a real difference – work you can be proud of – We offer the opportunity to grow your career while supporting the communities that rely on us every day.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Apply now via #REQ2043 and be supported, challenged, and trusted to do work that truly matters.

As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, pre‑employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this opportunity.