Project Manager – Hv Substations

Power New Zealand's Energy Future :

Are you a seasoned project manager with astrong electrical background and a passion for leading high-voltage (HV)substation builds and upgrades?

Join Northpower's Transmission team and takecharge of delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects that keepthe lights on across Aotearoa.

This is your opportunity to lead complex HVsubstation projects from concept to completion safely, on time, and on budget while working with a high-performing, tight-knit team that values quality,integrity, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager Transmission Stations, you'll manage substation construction and upgrade projects throughout the full lifecycle.

From estimating and planning to execution and closeout, you'll be at the centre of delivery.

You'll collaborate with field managers, schedulers, outage planners, designers, customers, suppliers, and contractors —keeping everyone aligned and projects moving forward.

Your leadership will ensure technical excellence, commercial success, and compliance with Transpower and Northpower standards.

Leading end-to-end delivery of HV substation projects

Planning and managing resources to hit key milestones

Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams

Managing project financials, variations, and reporting

Conducting project handovers, site audits, and safety checks

Supporting estimation and pricing on new opportunities

Driving continuous improvement across delivery processes

Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards

Performance & Accountability

Lead safety within your team, supported by H&S reps and systems

Monitor KPIs including Delivery (>

95%), Responsiveness, Quality, and YTL

Run monthly KPI reports and follow up on failures with relevant PMs

Attend monthly and quarterly performance meetings with stakeholders

Review WIP and financials on the 2nd working day of each month

Contribute to forecasting, aged WIP tracking, and forward commitments

Use tools like Maximo, CAT, and Transpower BI for reporting and analysis

What We're Looking For

Three plus years of project management experience in HV or electrical environments

A qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Familiarity with HV systems, network standards, and NZ safety regulations

Strong commercial and contract management skills

Confidence using MS Project, Excel, Word, and job costing tools

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A full Class 1 driver's licence

Bonus if you have experience using PRINCE2® or PMP® certification and knowledge of NZQA

• units (or equivalent)

About us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand,servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibreand commercial sectors.

We have a reputation for excellence and innovation,providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunicationdesign, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 employeesworking together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights goingfor our customers.

Ready to Lead the Future of Energy

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Help us deliver safe, reliable, andhigh-quality HV substation projects that power communities and industriesacross the country.

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