HV Electrical Supervisor

Ventia; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Health Insurance

Career development

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Impactful projects

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Distribution Supervisor to lead field crews delivering electrical distribution and infrastructure projects across Canterbury. You will manage safety, quality, and timelines while coordinating resources, contractors, and multiple sites.

Join a team that values strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to customer outcomes. This role offers a competitive package, a company vehicle, and health insurance as part of a diverse Canterbury portfolio.

Qualifications

• NZ Electrical Registration
• Experience in electricity distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of industry safety requirements and compliance standards
• Experience coordinating field-based teams and contractors
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise distribution field crews across multiple work sites
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Coordinate daily operations, resources, contractors, and equipment
• Support the delivery of maintenance, capital works, and network projects
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Champion a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Contractor coordination

Driver Licence

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Distribution Supervisor to lead field crews delivering electrical distribution and infrastructure projects across Canterbury.

About The Role

• Lead and supervise distribution field crews across multiple work sites
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Coordinate daily operations, resources, contractors, and equipment
• Support the delivery of maintenance, capital works, and network projects
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Champion a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture

About You

• NZ Electrical Registration
• Proven experience in electricity distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of industry safety requirements and compliance standards
• Experience coordinating field-based teams and contractors
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package + Vehicle + Health Insurance
• Diverse and challenging work across Canterbury
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects that help keep communities connected

If you're a safety-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people while delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168437