Sub Stations Project Team Leader

Foreman Team Leader

At Northpower, we're looking for an experienced Foreman / Team Leader to take charge of field teams, guide safe and efficient work practices, and help deliver critical electrical infrastructure projects across our network.

This role is ideal for someone who's confident coordinating people, plant, and projects and isn't afraid to get stuck in and provide hands-on support when needed.

If you're passionate about safety, quality work, and helping your team succeed, then we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Foreman / Team Leader, you'll be responsible for making sure work is planned, executed, and delivered to a high standard — safely, efficiently, and without rework.

You'll be :

Leading and supporting a team in the field to complete jobs to spec

Scoping and planning tasks, ensuring the right people, plant, and materials are in place

Performing quality checks and compliance audits (WTC assessments, toolbox checks, reports)

Making sure all gear and equipment is compliant and in top condition

Supporting job pricing, resource assignment, and technical drawing interpretation

Providing clear direction and communication to your team

Coaching your team on performance, development, and safety

Experience

You're someone who leads by example, keeps a cool head, and knows how to balance people leadership with technical know-how.

We're after someone who has :

A strong background in electrical or utility field work (especially distribution networks)

Experience supervising crews and managing workloads

Solid understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) standards

Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills — both with your team and clients

A commitment to continuous improvement and getting the job done right the first time

About us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre 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 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now

You'll be supported to grow, given the space to lead and have a fulfilling career journey with us!

Join a team where people come first and opportunities for growth await.

Don't miss out, apply now at our career's website using #REQ

Your success story begins here!

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.

Send in your interest early; to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

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