Project Manager - Senior

About The Role

As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from planning through to completion, helping ensure smooth delivery in the field while managing budgets, resources, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

You'll play a key role in coordinating project activities, monitoring financial performance, and supporting field teams to deliver outstanding results for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage maintenance and infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.

Develop and maintain project schedules and delivery plans.

Coordinate resources, materials, plant, and subcontractors.

Prepare and manage project documentation, including:

Project Execution Plans

Health & Safety Plans

Environmental Plans

Risk Management Plans

Quality Plans

Communication Plans

Monitor project budgets, WIP, forecasting, and financial performance.

Provide timely and accurate reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.

Manage customer relationships and stakeholder communications.

Support field teams by ensuring they have the information, resources, and work packs required for delivery.

Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Lead project close-out activities, reconciliations, and lessons learned reviews.

Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You'll be a strong communicator and relationship builder who enjoys solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and delivering successful project outcomes.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Experience managing projects within the electrical, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or related industries.

Strong understanding of project and job management fundamentals.

Experience working with electrical distribution networks or similar infrastructure environments.

Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage project budgets and forecasting.

Excellent planning, scheduling, and organisational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.

A Class 1 Driver Licence.

Qualifications

Relevant project management or leadership qualifications would be advantageous.

We're looking for someone who:

Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with people.

Is an excellent relationship builder who can engage with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Is proactive, organised, and solutions-focused.

Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Enjoys taking ownership and seeing projects through to a successful outcome.

Brings energy, personality, and a customer-first mindset to everything they do.

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 of 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 – Northpower offers 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 #REQ2061 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.