Technical Advisor

Overview

Applications close 22 / 10 / 2025 Reference REQ1739 Employment type Permanent Location 225 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312 NZL

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity based in Palmerston North, created as part of our continued investment in technical excellence and safety leadership across the Energy Services division. If you're passionate about lifting standards, mentoring others, and influencing the future of field practices, this role is for you. This is your chance to join an organisation with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and professional development — and a team that is committed to supporting your growth.

Responsibilities

• Back the teams—Coach Supervisors, Team Leaders, and field staff in the application of safe work methods, risk assessment, and critical controls
• Set the Standard—conduct 2nd line of defence activities and verify technical competencies, assess trade tools, and refine procedures across the board
• Keep it compliant—stay ahead of industry regulations and ensure our crews are equipped to meet them
• Share your knowledge—help shape training, coach technical skills, and support continuous development across our workforce
• Enhance Performance—identify and implement technical and safety enhancements that make a real difference in daily operation
• Champion learning—foster a culture of ongoing growth by supporting development pathways, guiding technical upskilling, and integrating lessons learned in day-to-day practices

What’s in it for you?

About You

Qualifications / To be successful

About us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors.

We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #REQ1739

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early. Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you\'re interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don\'t accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

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