Project Manager - Whanganui

Project Manager

Whanganui

Are you a skilled project management professional ready to take on a dynamic role in the electricity sector? Powerco is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Electricity Works Delivery Team and make a significant impact on the delivery of electricity works across our network.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager, you will play a vital role in driving the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects within the Taranaki & Whanganui areas. Your commitment to the Works Process, maintaining strong relationships, and fostering collaboration across teams will be the key to your success. Keeping project reporting, documentation, and statuses up-to-date and reflective of the real world is essential.

To thrive in this role:

You'll need a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to following processes, all while ensuring open communication and project currency. You should relish collaborating within a diverse team, backgrounds, roles, and skills. Your natural tendency is to actively listen, share knowledge, provide guidance, coach, and elevate the team's skills.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience: Minimum five years in electrical distribution networks, with a focus on maintenance, operation, construction, and/or design. Knowledge of overhead line construction is a plus.
• Financial Acumen: Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Network Expertise: Prior experience in network management and planning.
• Project Management: Proven track record of on-time, on-budget project delivery in professional services.
• Contract Management: Experience in project, contract, and bid management.
• Results-Driven: A drive to meet goals within set timeframes.
• Team Leadership: Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor team members for successful results.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of safety and contract management regulations.
• Financial Management: Skills in project financial management.

What’s in it for you?

• Working flexibility to give you work/life balance
• Great office environment, team culture & social activities
• Health and Wellness – flu vaccinations, access to regular health checks, fruit in the office
• Healthcare scheme - Medical insurance package

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Tell us about how you’d be the best person for our team. Apply now!

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz

Applications close: Sunday 28 January 2024