HVDC Upgrade Programme Delivery Lead

Transpower; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower is seeking a Project Manager to lead major control system work packages within the HVDC Link Upgrade Programme. You’ll drive definition through delivery, commissioning and handover, coordinating internal experts, consultants and international suppliers to ensure safe, on‑time and commercially sound outcomes.

You will engage senior stakeholders, manage scope, schedule and budget, and navigate complex contractual arrangements.

Qualifications

• Project management experience delivering large, multi-year workstreams with multiple dependencies.
• Experience coordinating specialists, suppliers or technology partners within complex arrangements.
• Ability to brief and influence senior stakeholders and partners across a programme governance
• Knowledge of disciplined project controls, reporting tools and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system work packages from definition to delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with internal specialists, external consultants and major suppliers to align milestones.
• Navigate custom commercial arrangements and surface issues early with well-supported decisions.
• Champion safety and quality across service providers and interfaces.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Transpower is seeking a Project Manager to lead major control system work packages within the HVDC Link Upgrade Programme. You’ll drive definition through delivery, commissioning and handover, coordinating internal experts, consultants and international suppliers to ensure safe, on‑time and commercially sound outcomes.

You will engage senior stakeholders, manage scope, schedule and budget, and navigate complex contractual arrangements.