Metering Administrator (Part Time)

PowerNet; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

5 weeks annual leave

Fully subsidised Southern Cross health

Death & Disability Insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

Relocation benefits

Job summary

PowerNet is seeking a part-time Metering Administrator in Invercargill to provide administration and coordination support across metering activities. You will work closely with field teams, customers, contractors, retailers and industry partners to ensure information flows accurately and efficiently.

The role focuses on coordinating metering work, processing reports, supporting QA, handling inquiries, and supporting a busy admin team while contributing to health and safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years administration or customer service experience.
• Adaptable communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to excellence with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to help others succeed.
• Experience in utilities, networks, electrical services, or metering is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating metering and site visit work for technicians and contractors.
• Processing meter reports and maintaining database records.
• Supporting quality assurance and documentation requirements.
• Assisting customers, electricians, inspectors, retailers, and industry stakeholders with metering enquiries.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and job completion reporting.
• Providing support to the wider administration team as required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, quality, and health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritising workload

Databases

Problem solving

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About PowerNet:

We are New Zealand’s fourth largest electricity network company managing five electricity networks across the diverse and spectacular lower South Island.We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to southern communities and our project team are pivotal in ensuring our asset management plan is implemented effectively and efficiently.

About the role:

We have a permanent part time opportunity (48 hours per fortnight) to join the PowerNet team as a Metering Administrator. Reporting to the Metering Manager you'll provide administration and coordination support across metering activities, working closely with field teams, customers, contractors, retailers, and industry partners.

No two days are the same, and you'll be at the heart of ensuring information flows accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating metering and site visit work for technicians and contractors.
• Processing meter reports and maintaining database records.
• Supporting quality assurance and documentation requirements.
• Assisting customers, electricians, inspectors, retailers, and industry stakeholders with metering enquiries.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and job completion reporting.
• Providing support to the wider administration team as required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, quality, and health and safety initiatives.

What you will need to be successful:

We're keen to hear from people who are customer-focused, organised, and thrive in a busy environment.You'll bring:

• Proven administration and/or customer service experience (ideally 2+ years).
• Adaptable communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to excellence though attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to confidently prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Confidence working with databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative approach, positivity and a willingness to help others succeed.

Experience in utilities, networks, electrical services, or metering would be advantageous, but not essential.

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

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

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.

Applications close 5.00 pm Friday 16 October 2026.