Maintenance and Vegetation Scheduler

Maintenance and Vegetation Scheduler

New Plymouth or Tauranga

Permanent - Full-time

We’re looking for a Maintenance and Vegetation Scheduler who’s organised, steady under pressure, and great at bringing people together to get things done. In this role, you’ll schedule and coordinate our preventative maintenance and vegetation programmes, making sure they line up with regulations, standards, and the wider whole-of-works plan. You’ll champion good planning practice, build strong relationships with service providers, and help lift the quality and value of Powerco’s scheduled maintenance programme.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing the five-year rolling maintenance and vegetation plan with support from the Reliability Engineering team.
• Coordinating the in-year maintenance and vegetation programmes, making sure they align with longer-term capital and operational work.
• Building and managing preventative maintenance schedules in SAP and IVMS, optimising efficiency and minimising outages while meeting compliance requirements.
• Working with the Network Operations Centre to prioritise planned work, including activities that impact SAIDI and SAIFI.
• Working closely with service providers to manage deliverability, monitor risks, and keep the programme on track.

Data Quality and Continuous Improvement

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Who we’re looking for

Why Powerco?

Powerco is a place where people genuinely collaborate, share ideas, and back each other to do great work. What you do here directly supports safe, reliable electricity for the communities we serve. We invest in our people, encourage fresh thinking, and create opportunities for growth so you can keep building your capability while making a real impact. It’s a values‑led environment where your contribution matters and you’re supported to thrive.

Applications close : Friday 28 November 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 or email

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