Engineering Manager – Technical Advisory Group
New Plymouth, Tauranga, Wellington or Palmerston North
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.
About the role
As part of the engineering services leadership team, this role leads a team of technical and data specialists to provide an internal consultancy service to the business by providing technical advice, engineering feed studies, and innovative thinking in support of our strategy to become a customer-focused infrastructure owner and operator. A critical part of this role will be to continue to evolve and improve our technical graduate programme and develop our future talent.
Powerco is undergoing a lot of change, so the ability to adapt quickly is vital to the role. You will need to help your people navigate this change.
About you
To be successful in the role, you'll be able to motivate and inspire your team to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose technical services. You'll bring people together to drive clarity, solve problems and optimise delivery. You'll be very comfortable in your leadership abilities and experienced at leading others through change.
The ideal person will have:
- Energy / Infrastructure sector experience
- At least two years of leading a team of technical engineers or specialists
- A degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural or Process)
- Some experience being the 'go-to' person for technical advice as a specialist
- The ability to balance delivering technical excellence with other business risks, including commercial
- A good understanding of all engineering disciplines
- The ability to work both strategically and tactically, leading your team whilst still able to deep-dive into technical problems when needed.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a great organisation that will develop 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
Tell us about how you'd be the best person for our team. Apply now!
Applications close: Saturday 21 January 2023
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