Infrastructure and Administration Manager

LiveHire Limited; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerNet is seeking a proven leader to oversee infrastructure and administration functions in the South Island, NZ. The role drives fleet operations, facilities management, budgeting, and compliance across assets and teams.

Reporting to the GM, you will coach staff, optimise processes, and ensure safe, reliable operations while supporting emergency response and stakeholder relationships. NZ work rights required. Relocation considered.

Qualifications

• At least eight years' experience in a similar people leadership role.
• Experience in fleet, vehicle or plant management.
• Property, facilities and contract or lease management experience.
• Strong administration, systems and process improvement capability.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety.
• Experience managing budgets, projects and reporting.
• A qualification in business administration, communications, or a related discipline is desirable; however, candidates with significant relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infrastructure and administration teams.
• Manage facilities, buildings and property maintenance programmes.
• Oversee fleet and mobile plant operations, utilisation, compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate property leases and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and manage infrastructure and administration budgets.
• Drive compliance programmes and maintain asset and fleet records.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to team members to achieve objectives.
• Support emergency response activities and storm gallery management when required.

Skills

People leadership

Operational excellence

Relationship building

Process improvement

Education

Business administration qualification

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the GM Customer, Commercial and Strategy, this is a leadership opportunity with diverseresponsibilities for ensuring PowerNet's infrastructure assets, fleet and administration functions operate effectively.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading the infrastructure and administration teams.
• Managing facilities, buildings and property maintenance programmes.
• Overseeing fleet and mobile plant operations, utilisation, compliance and reporting.
• Coordinating property leases and associated stakeholder relationships.
• Developing and managing infrastructure and administration budgets.
• Driving compliance programmes and maintaining accurate asset and fleet records.
• Providing leadership, coaching and support to team members to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting emergency response activities and storm gallery management when required.

What you will need to succeed

You are a proven leader who combines operational excellence with strong people leadership. You enjoy building relationships, improving processes and delivering practical solutions in a complex operational environment.To be successful, you will bring:

• At least eight years' experience in a similar people leadership role.
• Experience in fleet, vehicle or plant management.
• Property, facilities and contract or lease management experience.
• Strong administration, systems and process improvement capability.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety
• Experience managing budgets, projects and reporting.

A qualification in business administration, communications, or a related discipline is desirable; however, candidates with significant relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who is PowerNet?

PowerNet is an electrical distribution business that designs, builds, maintains, and operates electricity networks across much of the lower South Island of New Zealand. With over 300 employees, we deliver power to over 75,000 consumers.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to southern communities and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, and communities. We provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce environment, celebrating differences.

What PowerNet Offers:

At PowerNet, we’re proud to offer more than just a job — we provide a workplace built on trust, teamwork, and genuine support. Your development and wellbeing matter here, and your contribution will be recognised and valued.

Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration
• 5 weeks of annual leave each year
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance with discounted rates for family
• Death & Disability Insurance
• A comprehensive health & wellbeing programme
• A supportive work environment with professional development opportunities
• Relocation Benefits

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have current work rights.

Applications close 5.00 pm Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Here at PowerNet our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a caring team environment, a balanced approach to work and personal life, while encouraging professional and personal growth for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.