We're looking for a Delivery Manager - Projects to join our Southern Contracting Division. This role can be based in Palmerston North or Masterton, depending on the right candidate. The role: As a Delivery Manager - Projects, youll drive the growth of a profitable, sustainable, and competitive contracting unit.

You will lead the way in achieving safety, operational, and performance targets while spearheading significant improvements in quality, productivity, and safety. Youll work closely with internal teams, the network owner and subcontractors, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery. Your responsibilities will include: - Ensuring all operational, regulatory, and customer requirements are met or exceeded.

- Leading a team of Project Managers, providing supervision, support, and development. - Managing workloads, productivity, and project delivery to meet performance goals. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

- Driving team productivity and maintaining a steady forward work pipeline. - Identifying opportunities for process improvements, enhancing quality and safety. - Ensuring compliance with all HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality, Environment) requirements.

- Maintaining accountability for Northpower's property, plant, and equipment. About you: Were after someone with strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for driving operational excellence. You will: - Have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant industry experience.

- Proven experience in electricity distribution in NZ - Competency in financial management and in managing projects - Demonstrate proven experience in managing teams and delivering projects effectively. - Possess strong time management, self-management, and prioritization skills. - Showcase exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).

- Be able to foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence. Why Northpower? At Northpower, youll join a people-focused business where safety, collaboration, and integrity are key. Were proud to be a Kiwi-owned organisation thats powering communities across Aotearoa and we want great people to help us do it.

Benefits include: - Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities - Well-being support, including in-house Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services - A range of lifestyle and retail discounts - The option to purchase an extra week of leave each year - BP fuel cards to save on fuel Apply now: If youre ready to help us drive excellence in project delivery - and want to be part of a great team making an impact across North Island - wed love to hear from you. About us Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangrei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibr.