Adms Control Systems Engineer

Northpower; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Life insurance

Discounted group medical insurance

Job summary

Northpower is seeking an ADMS Control Systems Engineer based in Whangārei to maintain, support and enhance the control room's SCADA, Network Management, and Outage Management systems. You will collaborate with external vendors, contractors and internal Digital Infrastructure, Development and Network Systems teams to keep critical networks running.

In this role you’ll design improvements, ensure data integrity across GIS/ADMS/DSUB, and support real-time control systems, including Oracle

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or technology discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interest in developing OT network expertise within the electrical industry.
• Experience with SCADA.
• Understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution operations within an electricity network.
• Experience supporting or implementing real-time control systems, including Oracle databases, Linux, and Windows servers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental management.
• Ability to work well in a team while also being self-directed and deadline-focused.
• Willingness to join a 24/7 on-call roster every 3-4 weeks following training.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enhancements to automated and manual processes to optimise workflows and ensure accuracy of operational network models and data
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver dependent services and maintain high data integrity across GIS, ADMS, DSUB, and customer systems
• Ensure optimal integration, availability, security, and reliability of applications supporting the operations control room
• Maintain and support key control systems including ADMS, SCADA, Network Management Systems (NMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and advanced applications (Powerflow, AMI, ANM)
• Support application GUI and back-end system administration, including Oracle databases and Linux environments

Skills

SCADA

OT networks

Real-time control

Oracle databases

Linux servers

Windows servers

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or technology

Tools

Oracle databases

Linux

Windows servers

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Control Systems Manager, the ADMSControl Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the control room's SCADA, Network Management, and Outage Management systems. You'll work closely with external vendors and contractors, as well as internal Digital Infrastructure, Development, and Network Systems teams. Based in the winterless North, Whangārei - this role offers a great opportunity with a great lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop enhancements to both automated and manual processes to optimise workflows and ensure accuracy of operational network models and data
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver dependent services and maintain high data integrity across GIS, ADMS, DSUB, and customer systems
• Ensure optimal integration, availability, security, and reliability of applications supporting the operations control room
• Maintain and support key control systems including ADMS, SCADA, Network Management Systems (NMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and advanced applications (Powerflow, AMI, ANM)
• Support application GUI and back-end system administration, including Oracle databases and Linux environments

About You

You're adaptable, curious, and enjoy a technically challenging role with plenty of variety. Your proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and ability to take initiative will set you up for success.

You’ll also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or technology discipline (preferred)
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in developing OT network expertise within the electrical industry
• Experience with SCADA
• Understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution operations within an electricity network
• Experience supporting or implementing real-time control systems, including Oracle databases, Linux, and Windows servers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), ideally in a multi-cultural environment
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental management
• Ability to work well in a team while also being self-directed and deadline-focused
• Willingness to join a 24/7 on-call roster every 3-4 weeks following training (details discussed at interview)

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive remuneration and access to retail discounts
• In-house wellbeing initiatives, Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), and EAP services
• Life insurance and discounted group medical insurance with Southern Cross
• Strong commitment to professional development and career growth
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where people are genuinely valued
• Social club and family-focused events, including the Northpower Wild Kiwi multisport event and annual fishing competition
• Discounted gym membership

About Us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider serving Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We're also one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility contractors, delivering innovative and commercially viable solutions across transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff across 16 locations, we're committed to keeping communities connected and powered.

New Zealand Work Rights

Applicants must currently hold legal rights to live and work in New Zealand.