Lines Supervisor – Lead Field Teams in Electricity Network

About the role

Northpower is seeking an experienced Lines Supervisor to lead field crews in the safe delivery of electricity network maintenance and construction. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will oversee projects from planning through to completion, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise line crews, fostering a safety‑first culture.
• Conduct pre‑job planning, risk assessments and daily briefings.
• Monitor project progress, quality, productivity and compliance with scopes and customer requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, contractors and resources to achieve project goals.
• Ensure accurate testing, field documentation, reporting and GIS data entry.
• Support network switching activities and maintain strong relationships with customers, network owners and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and drive improvements in safety, work practices, quality and operational performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising line crews in the electricity distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of LV and HV distribution networks and zone substations.
• National Certificate Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution Level 4 or Live Work Level 5) or equivalent.
• Current practising licence and Workplace Competencies (WTCs).
• NZ Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 or 4 advantageous).
• Familiarity with industry legislation, codes of practice, standards and the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry.

Required skills

• LV distribution networks
• HV distribution networks
• Zone substations
• GIS data handling
• Electrical safety standards