Programme & Delivery Assistant

Programme & Delivery Assistant

📍 New Plymouth

🕐 Permanent - Full-time

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Programme & Delivery Assistant to support our Head of Electricity Programme & Delivery and play a key role in delivering simple to moderately complex continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This role blends high-level administrative support with hands-on involvement in change and improvement activity, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and building strong relationships across teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Electricity Programme & Delivery and other leaders
• Coordinating meetings, diary and travel arrangements, and taking clear, accurate minutes
• Managing essential admin functions such as raising purchase orders and work orders
• Leading and supporting the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitating workshops and meetings to help identify improvement needs and solutions
• Building strong relationships across the business and acting as a key link between teams to support effective delivery and change.
• Integrating change management practices to support successful implementation of improvements

What you’ll bring

• Strong senior administrative experience with excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence coordinating meetings, travel, events, logistics, and preparing presentations
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience supporting or delivering continuous improvement or business change activities
• An understanding of how to prepare and support people through change

We’ll be reviewing and interviewing as applications come in.

If you are a passionate, hardworking, and results-oriented powerhouse, we want to hear from you!

📅 Applications close: Sunday 21 December 2025

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