Technical Advisor

About the Opportunity

This unique position, based in Palmerston North, is part of Northpower's strategic investment in technical excellence and safety within its Energy Services division. If you are motivated to improve standards, mentor personnel, and influence future field operations, this role offers a platform to do so. Join an innovative, safety-focused organisation dedicated to employee growth and professional development.

Role Overview

As a Technical Advisor in our Energy Services team, you will be pivotal in ensuring operational safety, managing risk, and promoting technical quality throughout our teams. You will guide and mentor Supervisors, Managers, and field employees while fostering safer and more efficient work practices, helping Northpower maintain its compliance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teams by coaching Supervisors, Team Leaders, and field staff on safe working methods, risk evaluation, and critical control measures.
• Establish standards by conducting secondary defence activities, verifying technical skills, evaluating tools, and refining operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance by keeping ahead of regulatory requirements and equipping teams to meet industry standards.
• Transfer knowledge by shaping training programs, coaching technical expertise, and encouraging continuous workforce development.
• Drive performance improvements through identifying and applying technical and safety enhancements that positively impact daily operations.

What Northpower Provides

• A culture prioritising people with strong focus on safety, inclusiveness, and wellbeing, supported through Employee Assistance Programs and an award-winning peer support network named Kaitiaki.
• Competitive and fair salary structure, including a vehicle provided for full private use, with options to customize benefits such as additional leave and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.
• Comprehensive life insurance and preventive health services including annual flu vaccinations and skin cancer checks via Mole Maps.
• Access to discounted group medical insurance and health/fitness initiatives like the Fitness Passport.
• Affordable fuel rates and a variety of retail discounts at stores such as Boost, PB Tech, and Specsavers.
• Ongoing professional development with clear pathways for career growth, specialisation, and progression.
• A welcoming and family-friendly workplace environment that encourages authenticity and values every individual.
• Promotion of continual learning by supporting development opportunities, technical skill enhancement, and integration of real-world lessons into everyday routines.

Candidate Profile

• Proven technical expertise in the field with experience in audits and risk management.
• Practical knowledge of regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Strong mentoring abilities combined with a proactive, safety-oriented attitude.
• Exceptional communication skills capable of coaching both field personnel and leadership teams.
• Dedication to lifelong learning and keeping pace with emerging innovations.

About Northpower

Northpower operates electricity and fibre networks servicing Whangārei and Kaipara with over 60,000 customers. As one of New Zealand’s largest multi-utility contractors, Northpower provides comprehensive services across transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewable, and commercial sectors. The company employs more than 1,400 staff across 17 sites, enthusiastic about powering communities reliably and innovatively.

Additional Information

This position requires New Zealand work rights. Candidates will undergo pre-employment screenings including criminal history, drug and alcohol tests, and a medical examination. Northpower offers significant career advancement potential as part of a strategic talent development and succession plan. The role involves upholding a culture centred on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.