Supervisor

Location: Hawkes Bay or Palmerston North

At Ventia were proud to work with some of New Zealands most critical infrastructure providers helping to keep communities powered and connected. Due to continued growth within our Transpower maintenance contract were looking for an experienced Supervisor - High Voltage Electrical Services to lead our field teams across the lower North Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical expertise people leadership and operational excellence.

Whats on offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term stability within a secured contract
• Career development opportunities within a leading infrastructure services provider
• Company vehicle and tools of trade
• A supportive team culture focused on safety quality and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to play a key role in maintaining New Zealands critical electricity network

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager youll oversee the delivery of maintenance and minor project works across Transpower substations and associated assets. This role combines technical leadership with operational supervision ensuring work is delivered safely efficiently and to a high standard.

Youll spend approximately one-third of your time in the field supporting crews and verifying work quality with the remainder focused on planning scheduling reporting and team leadership.

Working closely with teams based in both Hawkes Bay and Bunnythorpe youll coordinate resources drive performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of approximately 16-17 electricians and field personnel
• Coordinate maintenance and minor project works across high voltage network assets
• Plan and schedule resources across multiple work programmes and locations
• Provide leadership coaching and mentoring to field teams
• Maintain high standards of health safety environmental and quality compliance
• Conduct site visits inspections and quality assurance activities
• Drive process improvements and identify smarter ways of working
• Monitor work progress track reporting requirements and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Support workforce capability development through skills supervision and technical guidance
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

Were looking for an organised and proactive leader who enjoys being involved in both the operational and people side of the business.

You will bring:

• Current EWRB registration (essential)
• Strong electrical industry experience ideally within high voltage environments
• Experience working in substations utilities industrial commercial or heavy electrical sectors
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent planning scheduling and organisational skills
• Strong computer literacy and reporting capability
• A commitment to safety leadership and quality outcomes
• The ability to think outside the box and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Flexibility to travel when required

While high voltage experience is preferred we are open to considering candidates with significant electrical experience from industrial commercial or related sectors who are looking to further develop their HV capability.

Travel & On-Call Requirements

This role can be based in Hawkes Bay or Bunnythorpe and participation in an on-call roster is required

• Bunnythorpe: approximately 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 weeks
• Hawkes Bay: currently 1 in 3 weeks expected to move towards 1 in 4 or 1 in 5

Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required ranging from single nights through to one or two-week periods depending on project requirements

About Ventia
As a leading services provider wemaintain operateand manage the essentialinfrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than35000 employeesandsubcontractorsacross 400 sites joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people supports careergrowthand helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead collaborate hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages abilities and backgrounds including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders identities sexual orientations beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 168115