Technical Advisor

Northpower - Palmerston North, North Island Aunique opportunity based in Palmerston North, created as part of our continuedinvestment in technical excellence and safety leadership across the EnergyServices division. If you're passionate about lifting standards, mentoringothers, 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 supportingyour growth. About the Role: We are looking for a Technical Advisor to join our Energy Services team. Inthis role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring operational safety, riskmanagement, and technical excellence across our teams, while mentoring andguiding Supervisors, Managers, and field staff. Your work will directlycontribute to building safer, more effective practices and ensuring Northpowercontinues to lead the way in compliance. Role Responsibilities: Back the teams Coach Supervisors, Team Leaders, and field staff in theapplication of safe work methods, risk assessment, and critical controls Set the Standard conduct 2nd line of defence activities and verify technicalcompetencies, assess trade tools, and refine procedures across the board Keep it compliant stay ahead of industry regulations and ensure our crews areequipped to meet them Share your knowledge help shape training, coach technical skills, and supportcontinuous development across our workforce Enhance Performance identify and implement technical and safety enhancementsthat make a real difference in daily operation What Northpower Offers You: Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future-focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people. You’ll benefit from: A people-first culture built onsafety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeingis supported through EAP and our award-winning peer support network (Kaitiaki) Fair and market competitive payVehicle for full private use 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) counted 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 Champion learning foster a culture of ongoing growth by supportingdevelopment pathways, guiding technical upskilling, and integrating lessonslearned in day-to-day practices About You: We’re looking for someone with the confidence and experience to coach othersand drive technical improvement in a high-performance field environment. 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 thelargest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs ofclients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, andcommercial 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 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the poweron and the lights going for our customers #J-18808-Ljbffr