Line Mechanic Team Leader

at  North Power NZ

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rewarding role. We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing our people with true life and work balance. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us are:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience for full time employment of 40 hours per week + allowances + full PPE gear and equipment provided
• Tool of trade company vehicle, in-house wellbeing programme and discounted medical insurance
• Working for a diverse range of customers which means variety and job security
• Plenty of training and development opportunities and the opportunity to gain new skills within the industry
• Paid overtime if you are required to work additional hours , paid ‘working away’ and travel allowance
• The opportunity to work for a purposeful, essential organisation in a critical safety leadership position

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 the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of 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 working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
At Northpower, we’re committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives. Join us to be a part of a team that’s dedicated to delivering excellence in electrical distribution design and making a significant impact on the industry.

As a Team Leader, you will direct and manage a team to achieve work objectives while prioritizing safety and quality. Your leadership will ensure that our operations meet and exceed regulatory and customer requirements. You will also:

• Conduct WTC competency assessments and audits, ensuring equipment and tools are compliant and in good working order.
• Collaborate with supervisors to scope jobs accurately, directing resources to achieve objectives efficiently.
• Strive to meet and exceed performance targets, implementing effective problem-solving strategies.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to your team, enhancing communication and productivity.
• Proactively identify opportunities for business improvement related to safety and work practices.
• Uphold a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with HSQE requirements

THE ROLE

As a Team Leader, you will direct and manage a team to achieve work objectives while prioritizing safety and quality. Your leadership will ensure that our operations meet and exceed regulatory and customer requirements. You will also:

• Conduct WTC competency assessments and audits, ensuring equipment and tools are compliant and in good working order.
• Collaborate with supervisors to scope jobs accurately, directing resources to achieve objectives efficiently.
• Strive to meet and exceed performance targets, implementing effective problem-solving strategies.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to your team, enhancing communication and productivity.
• Proactively identify opportunities for business improvement related to safety and work practices.
• Uphold a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with HSQE requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rewarding role. We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing our people with true life and work balance. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us are:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience for full time employment of 40 hours per week + allowances + full PPE gear and equipment provided
• Tool of trade company vehicle, in-house wellbeing programme and discounted medical insurance
• Working for a diverse range of customers which means variety and job security
• Plenty of training and development opportunities and the opportunity to gain new skills within the industry
• Paid overtime if you are required to work additional hours , paid ‘working away’ and travel allowance
• The opportunity to work for a purposeful, essential organisation in a critical safety leadership positio

To secure this role, you’ll hold a current practising licence along with strong knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual – Electricity Industry (SE-MI). You will also have:

• Relevant trade qualifications and at least 5 years of post-qualification overhead lines experience.
• NZ Driving Licence
• Proven leadership abilities with strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable to diverse environments