Posted 28 July, 2026
Associate Project Manager
Northpower Limited
Hamilton, WKO, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
As the Associate Project Manager, you’ll join our Operationsteam and work alongside experienced managers to learn the full projectlifecycle of electricity transmission line build and upgrade projects.Reporting to the Delivery Manager – Projects, you’ll be trained to manageprojects from scoping through to delivery and completion, ensuring they’recompleted safely, on time, and within budget. Role Responsibilities: -Manage projects end-to-end from pricing and planning todelivery and completion -Oversee financial performance, including budgeting,invoicing and reporting -Work closely with customers, contractors, field crews, andinternal teams -Ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction acrossall project stages -Support estimating, design, and planning when required Role Requirements: -A full, clean Class 1 driver’s licence -Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills -Solid problem-solving skills and financial awareness -Confidence working with diverse teams and stakeholders -High levels of integrity, safety awareness, and motivationto learn -Familiarity with MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint(advantageous) About Northpower: Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots andnational reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks acrossWhangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utilitycontracting businesses. From keeping the lights on today to building theinfrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre,renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 peopleacross 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers,clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all of this work is real impact you can see inyour community. The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, andrelied on every day. What Northpower offers you: You’ll benefit from: -A people‑first culture built onsafety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised andwellbeingis supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki) -Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions -Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps) -Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport) -Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers) -Ongoinglearning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress -A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued #J-18808-Ljbffr