Distribution Team Leader (Southern)

Why is this an exciting role

As a member of our collaborative team youll enjoy a diverse range of work and have ample opportunity to leverage your leadership and technical skills on both national and international projects. Our companys unique structure allows you to truly shape culture and strategy while witnessing the tangible impact of your contributions.

The Distribution Market specialises in designing projects for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) in New Zealand having successfully completed projects for most of the 27 EDBs in the country. The team is involved in a variety of projects including zone substation upgrades/new builds renewable generation connections switchboard upgrades ODID (outdoor to indoor) projects and smart technology implementation.

Our exciting recent projects have included studies for major wind and solar farms where we undertake work for both the developer and utility on the application and due diligence sides. We like to work as a trusted partner with our clients and are always looking at ways to innovate and challenge how things are done.

You will be able to foster and develop professional and technical experience and advance your career while leading mentoring and sharing your knowledge with others.

You will have the opportunity to grow into a consulting role and become a trusted advisor for our clients where you execute and lead projects on behalf of a market-leading company.

What will you be responsible for

As a Team Leader you will be leading the design of distribution projects throughout NZ while also fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. You will play a crucial role in the design of some of NZs critical electrical infrastructure which will ultimately improve the reliability and quality of supply to our communities.

In addition to providing people leadership technical guidance and senior-level support to the Distribution Team you will also promote cohesion among various teams in our office.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team within the Distribution Market to deliver projects to our clients
• Organising and managing the team resources to meet workflow demands
• Providing oversight and direction on projects managed within the team ensuring effective communication and coordination with other teams
• Managing design projects and contributing to or leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Developing and fostering relationships with clients to understand their opportunities and requirements then delivering projects to meet them
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and other teams promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Preparing high-quality written reports and presentations for management and customer review
• Coordinating subcontractors suppliers and project stakeholders
• Providing technical expertise in accordance with project time quality and cost objectives
• Compiling budget estimates and pricing schedules
• In addition to your core responsibilities you will be a key figure in organising social activities that bring together team members from different disciplines. You will also play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of all team members and maintaining open lines of communication with their respective managers in other locations.

What are we looking for

You will be a team player with a passion for motivating and developing others. You will have a solid grounding in electrical design and be someone who actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will need a University degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent five years minimum relevant experience and will have;

• Extensive industry experience preferably in NZ or Australia and the ability to build industry networks
• Previous consultancy experience is preferred
• A high degree of technical experience and competence
• Experience in electricity network and substation system designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivation organisation and a strong work ethic

Whats in it for you:

As a member of our team you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration innovation and growth. We offer a range of benefits including:

• ElectroNet Plus:Our long service recognition programme (rewards starting at 2 years)
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of primary carer leave top-up payments (to 80% of salary) including employer contributions to KiwiSaver during this period and annual leave paid at full value for eligible primary carers. Partners and spouses are also supported with two weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
• Flexible Work: Flexible work arrangementsto support work/life balance.
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 confidential EAP support free annual health checks fresh fruit free flu vaccinations and eye health check-ups
• Insurance: Life and critical illness insurance cover.
• Discounts: Access to a range of discounts including fuel Workride scheme and health insurance.
• Workride: NZ ride to work benefit scheme
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Celebrations: Celebration of special occasions social club and team events

About Us:

The ElectroNet Group is proudly 100% New Zealand owned.

This award-winning multidisciplinary Group comprises the ownership and operation of electricity infrastructure the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and services engineering consultancy and design professional services along with a team which develops innovative technology for the benefit of the industry. Our broad range of capabilities enables us to provide end-to-end business solutions to projects take on complex challenges and provide innovative solutions for our clients.

The ElectroNet Consulting team takes pride in delivering market-leading electrical design and consulting services to customers across Australasia. We combine a breadth of industry knowledge with a commitment to using the best available technology to deliver impressive results and future-proofed projects.

Our vision is to be leaders in electrical energy and technology and we believe we can achieve this because of the values we work by every day we look after each other we work smarter we do the right thing and together we can achieve great things.

Underpinning our vision our purpose is to provide sustainable electrical solutions which enhance communities. We are community owned and at the heart of what we do is maintain the health and safety of our people and the communities we service.

At ElectroNet we believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is equitable inclusive and supportive of all employees. We welcome and celebrate differences and believe that these differences make us stronger as a team.

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Next steps:

If you are a driven and experienced leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role we want to hear from you!

For more information and for a copy of the position description please get in touch with the People Team at

We are happy to accommodate your personal circumstances with respect to a start date.