General Manager Networks

Invercargill - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About The Role:

PowerNet is an electricity management company with total assets over $1 Billion including over 14000 kilometres of lines and cables delivering electricity to over 70000 is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as General Manager Networks leading the planning delivery and optimisation of electricity networks across southern New Zealand.

Reporting to the newly appointed CEO the GM Networks leads a team of 60 professionals across engineering planning operations systems and major projects ensuring safe efficient and reliable energy delivery to communities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategy and execution of asset management and annual work plans
Overseeing major capital investments & network operations across multiple networks
Driving continuous improvement and innovation across network operations
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders including boards regulators and industry bodies
Contributing to strategic leadership as part of the SLT.

What youll bring:

Candidates of interest will point to extensive commercial and people leadership experience with a track record of building strong relationships and delivering will have:

A tertiary qualification in engineering (MBA or asset management qualifications advantageous)
10 years senior leadership experience in electricity distribution or similar capital-intensive industry
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex projects
Deep understanding of regulatory environments and asset lifecycle management
Electricity sector experience is desirable but not essential.

This represents an enticing opportunity for a senior leader who is already at executive level or who is ready to step up and to make their mark in a large geographic area experiencing high growth (residential industrial and commercial).

About PowerNet:

PowerNet is New Zealands fourth-largest electricity management company managing networks across Southland Otago and Stewart Island. With a values-driven culture and a commitment to safety reliability and innovation PowerNet is proud to power communities and support regional growth.

Benefits:

Great culture and working environment
One extra week of annual leave
Option of a nine-day fortnight (compressed work arrangement)
Fully subsidised health insurance
Generous relocation package including temporary accommodation while you settle

Candidates can apply in strict confidence online at

To apply by email please attach your cover letter and CV and send to quoting close on 19th October will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

For more information please phone Louise Green on.

Required Experience:

Director

About The Role:PowerNet is an electricity management company with total assets over $1 Billion including over 14000 kilometres of lines and cables delivering electricity to over 70000 is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as Ge...