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Delivery Planning Excellence Manager

LocationNew Plymouth, Taranaki - New Zealand
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: YK6B8
  • Flexi-time, flexi-locations, flexi-days, we do it all.
  • Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
  • Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

Delivery Planning Excellence Manager

New Plymouth, Tauranga or Palmerston North

About the role

This is a newly created leadership role within our Electricity Programme and Delivery team. We are looking for a skilled leader with the ability to lead a team of project professionals in building project planning excellence. This role combines continuous improvement, high performance, delivery and relationships. Your vision of delivery excellence and how great planning contributes to this will be essential.

You’ll need to be exceptional at building relationships and credibility both internally and externally; have a solid background in project planning and delivery; be naturally curious and innovative towards change and process improvements whilst influencing those around you towards solutions. You will be results focussed with strengths in bringing others along with you.

Skills & Experience which will ensure success

  • Extensive leadership experience combining interpersonal abilities with innovation.  You’re likely to have held similar roles previously.
  • A successful track record in delivering results and executing engineering projects on time, on budget at best practice standard
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, the knack of clearly and expertly conveying information in a compelling way
  • Depth in leading continuous improvement processes to ensure engagement of people and change effectively embedded
  • An analytical approach to risk and decision making

What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a great organisation that will develop you
  • 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 leverage Aotearoa low carbon electricity system and grow our economy towards a net zero 2050 goal.  

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! 

Applications close: Sunday 28 April 2024

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