Technical Project Manager - Gas

Technical Project Manager - Gas

Wellington Palmerston North or New Plymouth

Are you ready to take a central role in planning designing and delivering gas network projects Join our dynamic Gas Operations team as a Technical Project Manager and be at the heart of shaping the future of Gas within Powerco!

What we offer you

• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
• Loads of flexibility we embrace hybrid working
• All the usual stuff but way better 4% KiwiSaver ability to buy extra leave paid volunteer days free fruit in the office amazing Parental Leave entitlements free life and medical insurance Wow!!!
• As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).

About the role

As a Technical Project Manager youll be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of projectsfrom scoping to construction. Your key tasks will include securing project funding ensuring on-time delivery managing budgets and upholding quality standards. Youll engage with a variety of stakeholders mitigate risks and ensure our customers needs are met. Your technical skills especially your proficiency with systems like SAP and GIS will be crucial to your success.

Youll collaborate closely with our internal teams including the Principal Engineer and Health & Safety Advisors and work with external partners like contractors local authorities and end-users. Strong communication ethical integrity and leadership will be essential as you build positive relationships influence project teams and drive excellent outcomes for our customers. By living Powercos values of safety trust and collaboration youll play a key role in the successful delivery of our gas network projects and contribute to achieving our mission and vision.

To be a success in this role you will need:

• Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated strategic and big picture thinking always looking ahead
• Ability to thrive and lead in uncertain complex and ambiguous situations agility and adaptability is key
• Able to drive high performance through others ensuring that the workstream teams maintains focus and momentum towards achieving the goals

It would ideal if you have:

• Technical knowledge of utility network construction
• Creativity and ability to solve problems by thinking outside of the box
• Experience with Agile methodology and design-thinking

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. Its at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco were passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. Ng Tikanga - Our Way is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures were better together work smarter proud to be here and future focused in how we work together with each other our communities and industry stakeholders.

Applications close on Wednesday 17th September 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in so dont wait to apply!

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process please phone or email