Planner / Scheduler

2 days ago

New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

You'll play a key part in keeping our work programmes moving, supporting planning, scheduling, coordination and administrative tasks across multiple delivery units. Working closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors and our Vegetation team, you'll help ensure safe, efficient and well-organised service delivery for our customers and communities. This role can be based at either our Palmerston North or Masterton depot and will require weekly travel between both locations to support our delivery teams.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Plan and schedule work programmes, coordinating field crews, equipment, subcontractors and traffic management requirements.
  • Compile landowner information, manage notifications and maintain accuracy across operational systems.
  • Integrate leave, training and utilisation requirements into schedules to support efficient delivery.
  • Identify scheduling gaps and work with operational teams to resolve resource or utilisation issues.
  • Provide administration support, including fleet compliance, equipment testing documentation and cover for other Support roles as needed.
  • Uphold strong safety, quality and compliance standards, with the authority to stop unsafe work.

Experience:

  • Strong experience in administration, coordination, planning or scheduling roles.
  • Excellent computer skills, attention to detail and confidence using multiple systems.
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to work well with field teams and stakeholders.
  • A proactive, organised approach, with strong task-prioritisation skills.
  • Knowledge of the electrical distribution industry is an advantage but not essential.
  • Intermediate Excel skills are preferred, along with confidence using multiple operational systems.

About us:

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre 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 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now:

At Northpower, we're committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient power solutions to our communities. We value innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence, and we're looking for a highly organised Planner/Scheduler to join our dynamic team. Don't miss out apply now at our career's website using #REQ1791. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early, please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

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