Summary: This role involves leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of distribution projects, focusing on improving processes and connecting with people across the business. Highlights: 1. Lead planning and delivery of distribution projects. 2. Thrive on teamwork and build strong relationships. 3. Opportunity for ownership, impact, and growth. Bring your people skills, your hustle, and your passion for making things happen. We're on the lookout for someone who thrives on teamwork, builds strong relationships, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to keep things moving. If you love improving how things get done and enjoy connecting with people across different parts of a business, this role has your name written all over it. What You'll Be Doing: As our Distribution Programme Manager, you'll lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of 40 distribution projects within our Network team each year. You'll be at the centre of it all, working closely with Northpowers in-house contractor and other internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. This role is ideal for someone developing their project management capability who wants real ownership, a chance to make an impact, and seeks opportunities for growth. What We're Looking For: * Qualification in project management, business, engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential) * Project management certification or training (e.g. PMI, Prince2 Foundation, or equivalent) * Crossfunctional collaboration magic * Ability to build and drive positive team culture * Strong relationshipbuilding and communication skills * Confidence to support and drive operational delivery * Comfortable having real, honest, “let'ssortthisout” conversations Who we are: Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers. You'll join a supportive team, work on meaningful projects, and help shape how we deliver critical services. If you want variety, connection, and the chance to improve how things get done, you'll thrive here If you don't tick every box but feel you could be right for this role, we'd love to hear from you. We hire humans, not checklists! Apply now via #REQ1929 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.