Lead Project Manager, HVDC Upgrade Programme

Transpower New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager to lead the HVDC Link Upgrade Programme, a once-in-a-generation infrastructure effort. You will drive definition through delivery, coordinating internal specialists, external consultants, service providers, and international suppliers to ensure safe, on-time outcomes.

You bring proven experience delivering large, multi-year projects with complex interfaces, strong governance, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large projects with multiple workstreams and complex dependencies.
• Experience managing specialist suppliers, contractors, or technology partners.
• Ability to work with technical experts, identify delivery risks and create clarity amid change.
• Clear written and verbal communication to influence senior stakeholders and partners.
• A relevant tertiary qualification together with a project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Lead substantial control system work packages from definition through delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with internal specialists, external consultants, service providers and major international suppliers.
• Maintain alignment of interdependent work packages, governance, and safety/quality expectations.
• Navigate custom commercial arrangements and surface issues early with well-supported decisions.

Skills

Large projects

Stakeholder engagement

Contractual governance

Risk & quality management

Technical collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

PM qualification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Transpower New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager to lead the HVDC Link Upgrade Programme, a once-in-a-generation infrastructure effort. You will drive definition through delivery, coordinating internal specialists, external consultants, service providers, and international suppliers to ensure safe, on-time outcomes.

You bring proven experience delivering large, multi-year projects with complex interfaces, strong governance, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.