Overhead Supervisor

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to support the day-to-day operations of our line crews and ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of field work. This is a varied, hands-on role that includes site attendance, switching activities, and the preparation of works to ensure successful completion in the field.

You will play a key role in supporting crew performance, maintaining high safety and environmental standards, and ensuring all work meets contractual, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and coordinate the day-to-day operations of line crews, including site attendance and switching activities, to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently. Ensure all assigned contract jobs meet Northpower requirements and performance targets across health and safety, environmental compliance, cost control, delivery timeframes, equipment functionality, and accurate record keeping, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant New Zealand legislation, regulations, standards, and specifications.

Lead and promote a strong safety and environmental culture across field operations by providing effective leadership, guidance, and support to crews. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of jobs and projects, monitor progress in the field, and proactively address issues to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

About You:

You are a confident and capable leader with strong technical knowledge and experience in the New Zealand electricity distribution industry. You are practical, organised, and able to communicate clearly with crews, stakeholders, and clients.

Experience:

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams in a field-based environment
• A strong record of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Experience planning and delivering jobs or projects
• Knowledge and experience in high voltage distribution systems within the NZ electricity industry
• Mechanical and/or technical knowledge of high voltage electricity networks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confidence using computer systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project

What Northpower Offers You

Join a company where you're not just another number you'll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other. We offer:

• A full-time, permanent role with stability and security
• Competitive salary, laptop and phone plus vehicle for full private use.
• Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
• Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, employee assistance and recognition programs
• A supportive and proactive team environment where risk management is in the forefront of our minds.

About Us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei 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, 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.

Apply Now:

This is an opportunity to be part of a professional, safety-focused organisation delivering critical infrastructure services. You'll work closely with skilled crews in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference in the field. Apply now at our career's website using #REQ1891.Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early, please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.