Fluid Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with Northpower in searching for the newly created General Manager - Engineering & Delivery.
The Company Northpower owns and operates electricity distribution and fibre networks in Whangarei and Kaipara and is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Supplying over 63,000 connected customers, Northpower's electricity distribution network is a core part of their business.
With a future focus, Northpower is significantly investing in its network to continue to support the community and enable the energy transition. This recently created role is one of many to enable that growth!
The Role Forming a key part of the Network Leadership Team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of Network's OPEX and CAPEX programmes, asset maintenance practices, engineering design and network procurement functions.
Bringing a strategic approach and being solutions focussed, you'll drive Northpower's vision of delivering operational excellence. With a large increase in network investment and new connections (including renewable energy), you'll lead the evolution of systems and structure to support the effective and efficient delivery of a large and varied portfolio of work.
Utilising your industry knowledge and experience, you'll also contribute to the overall strategic direction and management of Northpower's Network, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer - Network and Network Leadership Team.
About You A degree qualified Electrical Engineer or holding extensive experience, you will have a strong understanding of engineering design and project delivery practices in electricity distribution or similar. This will enable you to provide strategic vision, technical leadership, and manage network risk across a multilayered team.
Having built and led high performing teams, you will have a track record of driving a culture of continuous improvement, both within your team and across the organisation. This will see you having the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, leveraging your strong communication skills and commercial acumen.
The Opportunity Joining an innovative, ambitious and reputable business this is an exciting opportunity to combine your engineering and delivery experience in leading a cohesive unit.
Given the size of network and team, this is the perfect opportunity if you are eager to develop long term strategic initiatives while also making an immediate difference through utilising your technical skillset.
Based in Whangarei, a unique lifestyle is on offer. A community-based area, it has something for everyone; great for those with an active lifestyle, raising a family, or looking for an outstanding career opportunity in a great region.
Northpower offer a supportive environment, actively support professional development opportunities, and have a number of employee benefits. Relocation support is on offer.
Apply For a confidential discussion around this position please call Tom Stevens. Alternatively, submit your CV and cover letter via the 'apply' button.
Tom Stevens Manager - Fluid Engineering / Energy Fluid Recruitment 03 467 7227 www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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