Project Manager

About the Role

Are you a Line Mechanic or Electrical Fitter looking to take the next step in your career and transition off the tools?
This role is a great opportunity to apply your hands‑on industry experience in a project management capacity, where your practical knowledge will directly influence project planning, delivery, safety and commercial outcomes.

You will work closely with field crews, clients and internal teams to deliver high‑quality electrical projects, and grow your skill set.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Liaising with landowners, co-workers and contractors
• Preparation of tenders
• Liaising with others, both internally and externally to prepare accurate estimates of resources required
• Confirming scope, planning and execution, assessment, and close out of projects 
• Managing projects in a timely and efficient manner, whilst reporting on your success

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will either have previous project management experience or come from a strong technical background within the electrical industry and be ready to move into a project management role. You will demonstrate strong organisational and technical skills, including proficiency in the MS Suite.

You will also hold a valid driver’s licence and have the ability to make well‑informed decisions. A high level of integrity and self‑motivation are essential.

A high level of integrity and self-motivation are essential qualities we are looking for. 

The following skills are also desirable but not essential: 

• Trade qualification or hands‑on experience in the electrical industry
• Background in roles such as Line Mechanic or Electrical Fitter
• Exposure to project coordination, estimating, planning or supervising works

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a range of benefits including:

• ElectroNet Plus: Our long service recognition programme (rewards starting at 2 years)
• ElectroNet Coach: Our in-house mentoring programme, focused on mentorship and leadership development
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. 
• Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of primary carer leave top-up payments (to 80% of salary), including employer contributions to KiwiSaver during this period, and annual leave paid at full value for eligible primary carers. Partners and spouses are also supported with two weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. 
• Flexible Work: Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance. 
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits including a personal option wellbeing allowance (POWA), 24/7 confidential EAP support, fresh fruit and free flu vaccinations
• Insurance: Life and critical illness insurance cover. 
• Discounts: Access to a range of discounts, including fuel, and health insurance.  
• Workride: NZ ride to work benefit scheme
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement. 
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. 
• Celebrations: Celebration of special occasions, social club and team events  

About Us:

The ElectroNet Group is proudly 100% New Zealand owned.

This award-winning, multidisciplinary Group comprises the ownership and operation of electricity infrastructure, the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and services, engineering consultancy and design professional services, along with a team which develops innovative technology for the benefit of the industry. Our broad range of capabilities enables us to provide end-to-end business solutions to projects, take on complex challenges and provide innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Contracting team has wide-ranging set of skills offering electrical services to our domestic, business, industrial and commercial clients, along with the power industry.

Our vision is to be leaders in electrical energy and technology, and we believe we can achieve this because of the values we work by every day – we look after each other, we work smarter, we do the right thing and together we can achieve great things.

Underpinning our vision, our purpose is to provide sustainable electrical solutions which enhance communities.  We are community owned and at the heart of what we do is maintain the health and safety of our people and the communities we service.

To find out more about ElectroNet Contracting, visit us at www.electronetgroup.com/contracting

Next steps:

Take your career to the next level. Submit your application now. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close applications early if we find a suitable candidate.

You will need to have full NZ work rights to be eligible for this role. 

For more information, please email peopleteam@electronet.co.nz 

We are happy to accommodate your personal circumstances in respect to a start date.