Capability Manager - Technical

We’re looking for a Capability Manager to lead our Technical Training team and deliver practical, high impact training and competency programmes for our field teams and technical workforce.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of committed Technical Advisors, manage workflows and provide guidance to ensure consistent delivery of technical training initiatives. You’ll also work closely with key internal stakeholders and external partners, from industry training organisations to private training providers to co-design programmes that accelerate readiness, enhance technical skills, and align with Northpower’s operational goals.

You’ll play an important role in building career pathways, delivering our successful Northpower cadetships, and developing programmes that prepare our people for the future while promoting safe, consistent, and quality work practices across the business.

Lead the design and delivery of training pathways for technical trades.
Manage Northpower cadetships, trade pipelines, and development initiatives.
Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to assess capability needs across regions
Build and maintain strong relationships with training partners, ITOs, and industry bodies
Monitor learner progress, pastoral care, and training effectiveness
Provide coaching services to our skilled technical workforce and front-line leaders
Drive continuous improvement in training processes and learner experience
Support strategic frameworks to enhance performance and engagement
About you:
Knowledge and understanding of the electricity supply pathway and working with Industry Training Organisations (ITOs)
Adult Learning qualification (or similar) and experience in adult learning delivery
Proven experience managing career pathways or technical development programmes
3+ years in a similar role, ideally in utilities, trades, or infrastructure industries
Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
Collaborative, people focused leadership style with a knack for building relationships

What’s in it for you?
Competitive remuneration with a Northpower vehicle.
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
Commitment to professional growth and development.
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
About us:
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.


Get in touch!
Join us as a Capability Manager and help grow the skills of our crews, build solid career pathways, and set our people up for the future of energy in Aotearoa!

Apply now via #REQ1682.

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. Read more