Transmission Team Leader

Why is this an exciting role

As a team leader of our market-leading company you will enjoy a diverse range of work and have ample opportunity to leverage your leadership and technical skills on a vast range of projects.

Our exciting recent projects have included new 110kV and 220kV substations (both grid exit points and grid injection points) numerous 33kV switchrooms and replacement of large-scale transmission protection schemes.

At ElectroNet Consulting you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to our culture and business development directly witnessing the impact of your efforts. As a crucial member of our transmission team you will also be able to foster and develop professional and technical experience and advance your career while leading mentoring and sharing your knowledge with others.

What will you be responsible for

As a Team Leader you will be leading the design of HV transmission 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 Transmission Team you will also promote cohesion among various teams in our office.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team within the Transmission 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
• Staying updated with industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory developments in power systems
• 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

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise alongside a passion for motivating and developing others exceptional leadership abilities and a passion for driving operational excellence. You will be a natural leader who is results-driven and capable of executing projects whilst leading and coaching a high-performing team or be a senior or principal engineer who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

You will also have a solid grounding within the transmission sector and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will need a university degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent and preferably have five years minimum relevant experience. Additionally it would be great to have:

• Good soft skills around people and performance management
• The ability to empower coach and mentor others
• Extensive industry experience preferably in New Zealand or Australia and the ability to build industry networks
• Previous consultancy experience
• A high degree of technical experience and competence
• 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.