Delivery Planning Project Manager

LiveHire Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Healthcare scheme

Great office environment

Team culture & social activities

Job summary

Powerco is seeking a Delivery Planning Project Manager in New Zealand to focus on early project lifecycle phases, from concept to financial approval. The role emphasizes Front End Loading to reduce risk and to mature projects through planning, creating a pool of deliver-ready initiatives for construction.

You will verify scopes, manage schedules and forecast costs, working with Delivery colleagues to ensure robust planning and seamless contractor documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience across complex infrastructure.
• Ability to define and deliver key project tasks from concept to approval.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify project scopes and identify uncertainty or complexity.
• Oversee detailed designs and accurate reporting throughout planning.
• Prepare and manage contractor documentation with Delivery colleagues.
• Interact daily with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning tools

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Scheduling software

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Delivery Planning Project Manager

Whanganui, New Plymouth or Palmerston North

At Powerco, our Electricity Delivery Planning Team is at the heart of solving complex infrastructure project challenges. We focus on tackling potential roadblocks during the planning phase, ensuring a smoother and more efficient execution for our Regional Delivery colleagues

We might be a little biased, but we reckon Powerco’s Electricity Delivery Planning Team is an exciting place to work.Resolving complex project challenges during project planning, that unlock smoother execution for our Regional Delivery colleagues? Check. Figuring out the best strategies to undertake major multimillion dollar infrastructure upgrades? Check. Supporting the development of project plans for new or innovative field technology? Check. We’re all about working on the important things that make a big difference to our customers and communities. To do this, we need planners, thinkers, doers, systems gurus, people leaders and followers to work collaboratively and get the job done.

About the role

As a Delivery Planning Project Manager, you will be focused on the early phases of the project lifecycle, from concept to through to financial approval. The role has a dual focus, firstly to provide 'Front End Loading' of complex projects where we can significantly add value and reduce risk through great planning prior to the start of construction, and secondly, maturing projects through planning phases to create a pool of 'deliver ready' projects.Your responsibilities will include verifying project scopes, identifying and resolving complexity or uncertainty in projects, overseeing detailed designs, continuous accurate reporting, and working with Delivery colleagues to prepare and manage contractor documentation. Critical to the success of this role is solid professional experience and exceptional collaboration and communication skills to get the best out of those around you as this role interacts daily with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

Our successful candidate will have proven project management experience with depth in project management methodologies and tools. Knowledge and experienceof managing projects within electricity distribution, utilities, or industrial infrastructure would be an advantage. The ability to define and deliver key project tasks based on the provided project concept, develop robust achievable schedules, forecast cost against budgets, and then recognise and manage project risk are key. The role is busy and varied so we leverage technology for efficiency, requiring a high level of competency with technology and processes. Most importantly, you’ll be joining a fantastic team with a great culture, so a positive and inclusive mindset is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a great organisation that will develop you
• Great office environment, team culture & social activities
• Health and Wellness – flu vaccinations, access to regular health checks, fruit in the office
• Healthcare scheme - Medical insurance package

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It's at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we're passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we leverage Aotearoa low carbon electricity system and grow our economy towards a net zero 2050 goal.

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we're better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Tell us about how you'd be the best person for our team.

Applications close:Sunday 4th October 2026

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria.We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone [phone] or email [e-mail]