ADMS Control Systems Engineer

North Power NZ; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki)

Life insurance

Discounted health insurance

Professional development

Social club

Job summary

Northpower is seeking an ADMS Control Systems Engineer to maintain and enhance the control room's SCADA, NMS, and OMS systems in Whangārei, NZ. You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure data integrity and reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have SCADA experience, a related engineering qualification, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. A 24/7 on-call roster every 3–4 weeks is part of the role, following training.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA and control systems in utility networks.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Interest in developing OT network expertise within the electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enhancements to automated and manual processes to optimise workflows and data accuracy.
• Liaise with stakeholders to deliver services and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Ensure integration, availability, security, and reliability of applications for the control room.
• Maintain and support ADMS, SCADA, NMS, OMS, and related applications.
• Support GUI and back-end system administration, including Oracle databases and Linux environments.

Skills

SCADA systems

Stakeholder collaboration

OT network knowledge

Real-time control systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or technology

Tools

Oracle databases

Linux environments

Windows servers

Job description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Designand develop enhancements to both automated and manual processes tooptimise workflows and ensure accuracy of operational network models anddata
• Liaisewith internal and external stakeholders to deliver dependent services andmaintain high data integrity across GIS, ADMS, DSUB, and customer systems
• Ensureoptimal integration, availability, security, and reliability ofapplications supporting the operations control room
• Maintainand support key control systems including ADMS, SCADA, Network ManagementSystems (NMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and advanced applications(Powerflow, AMI, ANM)
• Supportapplication GUI and back-end system administration, including Oracledatabases and Linux environments

About You

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

You’ll also bring

• Tertiaryqualification in a relevant engineering or technology discipline(preferred)
• Provenability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Interestin developing OT network expertise within the electrical industry
• Experiencewith SCADA
• Understandingof generation, transmission, and distribution operations within anelectricity network
• Experiencesupporting or implementing real-time control systems, including Oracledatabases, Linux, and Windows servers
• Stronginterpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), ideally in amulti-cultural environment
• Solidunderstanding of safety and environmental management
• Abilityto work well in a team while also being self-directed and deadline-focused
• Willingnessto join a 24/7 on-call roster every 3–4 weeks following training (detailsdiscussed at interview)

What’s in It for You

• Competitiveremuneration and access to retail discounts
• In-housewellbeing initiatives, Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), and EAP services
• Lifeinsurance and discounted group medical insurance with Southern Cross
• Strongcommitment to professional development and career growth
• Afriendly, inclusive workplace where people are genuinely valued
• Socialclub and family-focused events, including the Northpower Wild Kiwimultisport event and annual fishing competition
• Discountedgym membership

About Us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network providerserving Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We’re also one of New Zealand’s largest multi-utilitycontractors, delivering innovative and commercially viable solutions acrosstransmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400staff across 16 locations, we’re committed to keeping communities connected andpowered.

New Zealand Work Rights

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

Pre employment checks will include police, drug andalcohol tests.