24/7 Real-Time Power Network Controller

Northpower; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible leave

KiwiSaver options

Life insurance

Discounted medical cover

Wellbeing support

Fuel discounts

Retail discounts

Ongoing learning & career progression

Inclusive, family-friendly culture

Job summary

Northpower is seeking a Network Controller based in Whangārei to operate our electricity distribution network in real time. You will coordinate with field crews, manage faults, and issue switching permits while supporting outage restoration and planned works.

This role requires resilience under pressure, strong electrical background, and a proactive safety-first mindset as part of a 24/7 Operations Centre team.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or strong distribution background.
• Experience in electricity distribution, substations, high-voltage systems, or transferable electrical industry experience.
• Knowledge of network operating procedures, permitting, isolations, and access requirements.
• Experience with or understanding of SCADA, ADMS, protection systems, and network communications.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to remain calm and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy.
• A proactive, safety-first approach.
• The ability and willingness to work within a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field crews, manage fault responses, and issue switching instructions and permits.
• Support restoration of supply during planned and unplanned network events.
• Involvement in outage planning, emergency response, network control activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical background

Electricity distribution

Network procedures

SCADA/ADMS

Decision making

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Safety-first

24/7 availability

Education

Electrical industry qualification

Tools

SCADA

ADMS

Job description

Northpower is seeking a Network Controller based in Whangārei to operate our electricity distribution network in real time. You will coordinate with field crews, manage faults, and issue switching permits while supporting outage restoration and planned works.

This role requires resilience under pressure, strong electrical background, and a proactive safety-first mindset as part of a 24/7 Operations Centre team.