Transmission Lines Team Leader

About The Role

At Northpower, we know that great transmission work takes more than technical expertise. It takes people who look out for one another, take pride in their work, and know how to bring a team together when the job gets challenging.

We’re looking for a Transmission Line Mechanic Team Leader who can combine strong hands-on technical skills with a genuine passion for leading people. Someone who understands the importance of getting the job done right, never compromises on safety, and takes pride in delivering quality work for our customer.

Role Responsibilities:

You’ll be right there with your team, turning plans into safe, efficient and high-quality work. From preparing for a job through to successful completion, you’ll provide the guidance, resources and support your team needs to perform at their best. You’ll lead by example, set clear expectations and create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and accountable. Safety will always come first, so you’ll proactively identify risks, speak up when something doesn’t look right and have the confidence to stop work if it’s unsafe. Working closely with supervisors and managers, you’ll plan and scope jobs, assess site conditions, and coordinate people, plant and equipment to keep work running smoothly. You’ll take pride in delivering quality outcomes, meeting customer expectations and getting the job right the first time. Just as importantly, you’ll share your knowledge, coach your team, provide honest feedback and help others build the skills and confidence to grow, because great leadership isn’t just about getting the job done it’s about bringing your people along with you.

Experience:

-Relevant trade qualification as required

-Current practising licence as required

-Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual – Electricity Industry (SE-MI). Current Workplace Competency (WTC)’s as required by the role

-Proven team leadership abilities

-Ability to organise and plan own workload and the workload of others to achieve results

-Ability to pro-actively promote a safety culture in line with legislation and company procedures

-Strong interpersonal skills in diverse environments

-Critical thinking and contemplative skills with the ability to solve problems and make decisions -Demonstrates integrity and trust

What Northpower Offers You:

Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focused sector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communities while growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for its people.

You’ll benefit from:

-A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)

-Fair and market competitive pay, with a tool of trade vehicle and the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions

-Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)

-Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport)

-Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)

-Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress

--A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

About Northpower:

Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots and national reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks across Whangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000 connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utility contracting businesses. From keeping the lights on today to building the infrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 people across 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers, clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all this work is real impact you can see in your community. The work you do at Northpower matters it is seen, felt, and relied on every day.

Apply Now:

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. If you’re a confident Transmission Lines Team Leader who is passionate about driving real, lasting improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in shaping a strong, compliant and positive culture across our transmission lines team. Apply via #REQ2148 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pré-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open.