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Project Manager - Defects & Maintenance
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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of defects and capital works projects from estimation through to close-out. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will take ownership of planning, resourcing, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement, while leading multi-skilled field teams to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes. If you’re commercially savvy, technically capable, and confident managing complex projects in a live operational environment, this role offers real scope to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full ownership of estimating and delivering defects and project work, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to agreed customer outcomes. Plan and coordinate project activities through detailed task planning, effective scheduling, and efficient use of labour, plant, materials, and resources, while maintaining clear, professional, and well-documented communication with customers and stakeholders.
Develop and manage robust Work Packs and Project Execution Plans to support safe and efficient field delivery, including health and safety, environmental, risk, quality, and communication requirements. Provide accurate site and technical information, manage CAR and TMP obligations, and oversee day-to-day field execution to ensure productivity and quality standards are achieved. Maintain complete and compliant project documentation, deliver accurate operational and financial reporting, actively manage project budgets and performance, complete financial reconciliations, and lead project close-out activities to ensure all contractual, operational, and reporting requirements are met.
Experience:
Proven experience in a similar Project Manager role
Strong understanding of design, pricing, and end-to-end job management
Experience managing and developing multi-skilled teams
Knowledge of HV distribution networks and Zone Substations
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and reporting
Proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using computer systems and project reporting tools
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
What Northpower Offers You:
Join a company where you’re not just another number you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other. We offer:
A full-time, permanent role with stability and security
Competitive salary, laptop and phone plus vehicle for full private use.
Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, employee assistance and recognition programs
A supportive and proactive team environment where risk management is in the forefront of our minds.
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.
Apply Now:
If you are a confident, organised, and commercially aware Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’re comfortable making decisions, managing competing priorities, and holding teams accountable while supporting their development. Apply via #REQ1895 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pré-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and ******* testing, and a medical assessment.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of defects and capital works projects from estimation through to close-out. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will take ownership of planning, resourcing, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement, while leading multi-skilled field teams to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes. If you’re commercially savvy, technically capable, and confident managing complex projects in a live operational environment, this role offers real scope to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full ownership of estimating and delivering defects and project work, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to agreed customer outcomes. Plan and coordinate project activities through detailed task planning, effective scheduling, and efficient use of labour, plant, materials, and resources, while maintaining clear, professional, and well-documented communication with customers and stakeholders.
Develop and manage robust Work Packs and Project Execution Plans to support safe and efficient field delivery, including health and safety, environmental, risk, quality, and communication requirements. Provide accurate site and technical information, manage CAR and TMP obligations, and oversee day-to-day field execution to ensure productivity and quality standards are achieved. Maintain complete and compliant project documentation, deliver accurate operational and financial reporting, actively manage project budgets and performance, complete financial reconciliations, and lead project close-out activities to ensure all contractual, operational, and reporting requirements are met.
Experience:
Proven experience in a similar Project Manager role
Strong understanding of design, pricing, and end-to-end job management
Experience managing and developing multi-skilled teams
Knowledge of HV distribution networks and Zone Substations
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and reporting
Proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using computer systems and project reporting tools
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
What Northpower Offers You:
Join a company where you’re not just another number you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other. We offer:
A full-time, permanent role with stability and security
Competitive salary, laptop and phone plus vehicle for full private use.
Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, employee assistance and recognition programs
A supportive and proactive team environment where risk management is in the forefront of our minds.
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.
Apply Now:
If you are a confident, organised, and commercially aware Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’re comfortable making decisions, managing competing priorities, and holding teams accountable while supporting their development. Apply via #REQ1895 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pré-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and ******* testing, and a medical assessment.
