Trainer and Works Planner

We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.

**The role**
As the Trainer and Works Planner, you’ll be responsible for assessing and evaluating training needs for your team of trainees as well as identifying training solutions for the wider stations group by creating and delivering training plans and technical assessment, while supporting the outage planning process. Your role involves liaising with managers to determine training needs and designing effective training programs.

You will conduct seminars, workshops, and individual training sessions, prepare educational material, and support and mentor new employees. Additionally, you will provide pastoral care, technical field training support, assess training needs, and ensure trainees are on track to complete their training. Lastly, you will support content development, specialist training initiatives, and the Trades Cadet programme.

You’ll report to the Planning and Training Delivery Manager and will be a part of an amazing team who are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is highly valued.
You will need to demonstrate the following:

- Deal with Project Managers, Operations Team, All Supervisors, Contracting Team as well some External Parties
- Active collaboration in field-switching activities with our team, also with Operations & Works planners is crucial to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of work
- Provide technical support, scoping, and planning assistance
- Manage training budgets, conduct evaluations, and monitor employee performance

**What’s in it for you?**
No two days will be the same as you will experience variety working in a range of challenging environments which will extend your knowledge and capabilities. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team. We offer benefits such as:
- Competitive salary and full private use vehicle.
- Plenty of training and development opportunities to develop your career.
- An in-house well-being programme, Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services, and Group discounted medical insurance.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Flexible work arrangements (discuss further at the interview).
- A range of retail discounts and benefits, including support for your physical well-being by way of a contribution towards your annual sports membership.

**About you**
Ideally, you’ll have some knowledge and experience with SharePoint and Learning management systems as well as training background. You’ll also need to have the ability to organise and plan own workload while delivering positive outcomes without compromising health and safety. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Great computer skills, with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Project
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
- A strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to motivate and influence others while demonstrating integrity and trust
- Electrical Registration with practising licence(s)
- Full Clean Driver’s License
- Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements, and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual - Electricity Industry (SM-EI)
- Current Workplace Competency (WTC)’s including Maintenance Switching & Substation Maintainer Competencies

**About us**
Northpower is a New Zealand owned 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, and commercial sectors.
- With over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
- **Get in touch**
Join us if you’re looking for a career defining role within a growing team where you can make your mark Direct your profile into our career’s website and search for _#Req 1086._
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_