Works Planner

Northpower is seeking an experienced and organised Works Planner to join our team. This role plays a critical part in the successful planning, coordination, and completion of work packs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with operational, regulatory, and customer requirements.

About the Role

As a Works Planner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of work packs, from preparation through to completion and invoicing. This includes creating electronic work packs in Northpower systems, managing purchasing and consents, coordinating handover requirements such as B4UDIG plans and stand-overs, and completing quality assurance checks. You will ensure all documentation, pricing, GIS and SAP updates, supplier invoices, photos, and reports are accurate and completed on time. You will also support invoicing processes, attend invoicing meetings, and maintain WIP and aged WIP reporting.

Beyond work pack management, you will contribute to performance delivery, continuous improvement, and strong working relationships across the business. You will support operational planning activities, assist the DTS Manager with programme delivery, and ensure all Northpower property and equipment is well maintained. Health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance will be a key focus, with a strong emphasis on meeting industry standards, reporting incidents, and always promoting safe work practices.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have a high level of computer literacy, strong attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Electrical registration or relevant industry experience is preferred, along with the ability to work collaboratively, build positive relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration
• An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
• Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
• Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
• Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

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.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now: If you are a proactive planner who enjoys coordinating complex work and contributing to high-quality project delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via #REQ1872 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.