Project Manager

About the Role

Northpower is looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to oversee the delivery of network service projects and fault response work. You will ensure that all operational, regulatory, and customer requirements are consistently met, while driving performance, managing risks, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. This role plays a key part in upholding Northpower’s reputation for quality and reliability.

Role Responsibilities

The project manager role is responsible for delivering projects and fault work safely, efficiently, and in line with operational, regulatory, and customer requirements. This includes managing the full job lifecycle, maintaining accurate document control and job records, updating Powerco's OMS for R2 faults, coordinating materials, resources, subcontractors, and required approvals, and preparing comprehensive work packs to support field delivery. The role also monitors project and fault financial performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts, and actual costs, managing invoicing, and providing accurate reporting to clients and internal stakeholders, while consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring high-quality customer outcomes.

Experience

• Strong project management experience ideally within utilities, construction, or infrastructure.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data and manage budgets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly under pressure.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems, reporting tools, and relevant industry processes.
• Experience in network operations or fault management (advantageous).

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 one of New Zealand’s largest multi-utility contractors, delivering services across the energy and commercial sectors. We are recognised for our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions in electrical construction, maintenance, and related services. With over 1,400 employees working across 16 locations, we collaborate every day to keep the power on and the lights running for our customers.

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 #REQ2058 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.