Programme Manager

5 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Orion Full time

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Programme Manager (Reticulation Support) looking after the overall design, specification and scope of works in the maintenance and replacement of work detailed in our network assets in overhead and underground reticulation field. It will be critical to build strong relationships with local authorities and other utilities while providing technical support to customers in relation to the placement of lines and cables.

**About us**

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

**The role**
- Accountable for the network reticulation budgets in the overhead and underground reticulation field
- Contribute to the Asset Management and Annual Reticulation Maintenance plan and budgets
- Plan and implement proposed road work that have electrical network conflicts
- Commission surveys, testing and inspections to minimise asset failures ensuring compliance is within regulation and Codes of Practice
- Negotiate new positions and associated costs regarding the placement of lines, cables and associated plant where problems arise

**About you**
- 5 years previous experience within the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power distribution systems
- Level 6 NZ Diploma in Engineering or equivalent knowledge gained through practical experience
- Excellent communication and the ability to connect across various external parties with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge of the Resource Management Act, NZEP 34 and the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors
- Understanding of the NZ Regulatory environment and how it applies to the electricity industry
- Previous experience in Project Management or Contract Management

**We offer**

You’ll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:

- Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
- Three days of “My Days” leave
- A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer

You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

**To apply**

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