Technical Advisor

OverviewJoin to apply for the Technical Advisor role at Northpower in Palmerston North.

This is part of our investment in technical excellence and safety leadership across the Energy Services division.

If you're passionate about lifting standards, mentoring others, and influencing 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.The RoleWe are looking for a Technical Advisor to join our Energy Services team.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring operational safety, risk management, and technical excellence across our teams, while mentoring and guiding Supervisors, Managers, and field staff.

Your work will directly contribute to building safer, more effective practices and ensuring Northpower continues to lead the way in compliance.In this role, you will : Back the teams—Coach Supervisors, Team Leaders, and field staff in the application of safe work methods, risk assessment, and critical controlsSet the Standard—conduct 2nd line of defence activities and verify technical competencies, assess trade tools, and refine procedures across the boardKeep it compliant—stay ahead of industry regulations and ensure our crews are equipped to meet themShare your knowledge—help shape training, coach technical skills, and support continuous development across our workforceEnhance Performance—identify and implement technical and safety enhancements that make a real difference in daily operationChampion learning—foster a culture of ongoing growth by supporting development pathways, guiding technical upskilling, and integrating lessons learned in day-to-day practicesWhat's in it for you?

This is an exciting chance to step into a role that has real influence over performance, culture, and safety.

You'll work closely with respected leaders and have the opportunity to shape the future of technical practice at Northpower.Competitive remunerationOpportunities for technical and leadership growthA collaborative, supportive team cultureIn-house wellbeing support including Kaitiaki peer network and EAP servicesA company committed to innovation, care, and continuous learningAbout YouWe're looking for someone with the confidence and experience to coach others and drive technical improvement in a high-performance field environment.To be successful in this role, you'll need : A strong technical field background, with audit and risk management knowledgePractical understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry best practicesStrong influencing and mentoring skills, with a proactive, safety-first mindsetExcellent communication skills and the ability to coach field and leadership teamsA commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with innovationsAbout UsNorthpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing 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 across 17 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.How to ApplyGet in touch!

If you're looking to take the next step in your career, direct your profile to our career site and search for #REQ1739.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open.

Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team; we encourage direct online applications as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

Additional DetailsSeniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Business Development and SalesIndustries : UtilitiesGet notified about new Technical Advisor jobs in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand — 2 weeks ago

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