Defect Manager

Defects Manager - Tauranga

About the role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your career? We are looking for a Defects Manager to support our electricity team by managing delivery of Corrective Maintenance and reliability work packs.

If you understand electricity networks, risks and have a drive for improvement on works management processes then we would like to hear from you.

Main accountabilities include completion of works on time, reporting on works - both financial and physical progress, and ensuring all required documentation is provided at completion of each work pack.

You will be required to:

• Drive excellent health and safety outcomes
• Have a minimum five-to-ten year’s knowledge and experience with electrical distribution networks with regards to network maintenance, operation, construction and/or design.
• Formulate the scopes of work and manage external service providers to deliver high quality outcomes on time
• Have a strong commercial/financial acumen
• Excellent project management skills – with a reputation for “on time, “on budget” delivery in a professional services environment.
• Provide good attention to detail and a professional attitude.

You will have:

• In depth knowledge of electricity industry legislative requirements.
• Excellent communication, report writing and documentation skills
• Great relationship building skills with the ability to interact at various levels across the organisation and with external customers/contractors
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and MS Project
• Effective time management skills

Our investment in you:

Life is good here at Powerco. You'll join a fun, tight-knit group of dedicated, passionate people and play a key role in a company that connects communities. In addition to competitive salary offerings, health and wellness packages, you’ll also get the satisfaction of playing an important part in helping us deliver an essential service to our communities.   

At Powerco we focus on growing talent and provide opportunities to develop through a technical or leadership pathway. We believe, we are better together.

Please see the position description for full details, roles and responsibilities of this role

Applications close: Friday 1 July 2022

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