Delivery Planning Project Manager

Powerco; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great office environment

Team culture & social activities

Health checks and flu vaccinations

Medical insurance package

Job summary

Powerco is seeking a Delivery Planning Project Manager to lead early-phase planning, from concept to financial approval, and to mature projects for delivery readiness.

You will verify scopes, manage risks, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure success and value for multimillion-dollar upgrades.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in electricity distribution or industrial infrastructure.
• Ability to define and deliver key project tasks from concept to planning.
• Develop robust achievable schedules and forecast costs against budgets.
• Strong collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front End Loading of complex projects to add value and reduce risk.
• Advance projects through planning to create a pool of deliver-ready initiatives.
• Verify project scopes and identify uncertainties.
• Oversee detailed designs and maintain accurate project reporting.
• Collaborate with Delivery colleagues and stakeholders to prepare contractor documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Electricity distribution

Job description

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 experience of 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.

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]