Asset Fleet Manager

Asset Fleet Manager

New Plymouth, Tauranga, Wellington or Palmerston North

Are you ready to make a substantial impact in the dynamic and evolving world of electrification and decarbonisation? We are seeking a highly skilled Asset Fleet Manager in this newly created role within our Electricity function. If you are a skilled leader with a solid asset management background and experience in the utilities or infrastructure sectors (electricity industry advantageous but not essential), we are keen to engage in a conversation with you.  

About Powerco

The energy industry is on the verge of a radical transformation. Here at Powerco, we're busy keeping the lights on and gas flowing to more than 430,000 homes, businesses and organisations across the North Island. If you're an engineering professional looking for your next challenge, it's time to join the fast-paced, exciting company that powers NZ's largest electricity distribution network. Our people work on some pretty cool projects, often industry leading and are proud to be here. 

About the role

Your primary role will be to lead our asset fleet team which plans for the asset replacement and maintenance of our electricity network through the development of fleet management plans to ensure our existing asset fleets are safe, resilient and reliable to support customer needs.

About you

Leadership is a key component of this role, so your skills and experience in creating a collaborative culture and environment which enables high performing teams will be utilised. You are likely to have an Engineering qualification and/or extensive experience in asset management, including understanding and application of asset planning, modelling and risk principles. Your experience will ensure you use your technical, commercial skills to help the team make risk informed decisions. You will also demonstrate excellent commercial acumen and communication skills, working alongside internal and external stakeholders.

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.   We’re flexible – we believe in a mix between home and office.

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

If you're after an engineer role within the New Zealand electrical industry, get in touch, and let's talk about how you can join us at Powerco.

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

Applications close: Sunday 7 April 2024

At Powerco, we believe that diversity is our superpower. We want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve – gender, age, ethnicity, disability, working preferences, gender identity, sexuality, education, background, upbringing… we value and celebrate it all. We are committed to providing a safe space where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel like they belong.

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