Planner (Field)

PowerNet; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Fully subsidised Southern Cross health

Relocation benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PowerNet is seeking a Planner (Field) in New Zealand to lead the preparation of work packs for field teams, ensuring clear direction and the resources needed for safe execution. The role involves coordinating with traffic management, civil works, and system control to plan switching and outages.

You'll bring a background in electricity distribution field delivery, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, with a NZ Class 1 license and EWRB

Qualifications

• EWRB registered and qualified as a Line Mechanic/Supply Electrician or similar.
• Experience in electricity distribution field delivery, planning or work scoping.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience using planning tools such as Maximo or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site visits to ensure the work packs have the details required to enable safe field execution.
• Establishing traffic management and civil work requirements.
• Liaising with our system control team to organise switching, isolation and outage requirements.
• Ensuring safety, environmental and quality requirements are incorporated into all work packs.
• Maintaining positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

EWRB registered

Electrical qualification

Field planning experience

Communication skills

Maximo GIS

NZ Class 1 license

Tools

Maximo

GIS

Job description

About the Role

As a Planner (Field), you will be responsible for gathering the information needed to ensure the work packs shared with the field teams have the direction and resources needed to successfully and safely undertake the work.

Created with the future in mind, this new role will strengthen PowerNet’s capability and help shape how we deliver for the years ahead.

In this role you will be instrumental in the successful implementation of our work programme, responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking site visits to ensure the work packs have all the details required to enable safe field execution.
• Establishing traffic management and civil work requirements.
• Liaising with our system control team to organise switching, isolation and outage requirements.
• Ensuring safety, environmental and quality requirements are incorporated into all work packs.
• Maintaining positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful you will need:

• To be EWRB registered and qualified as a Line Mechanic/Supply Electrician or similar with a sound understanding of electrical network assets.
• Previous experience in electricity distribution industry undertaking field delivery, planning or work scoping.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage a range of projects concurrently.
• Previous experience using planning/scheduling tools e.g. Maximo/GIS.
• A current New Zealand Class 1 driver licence.

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.

What PowerNet Offers:

At PowerNet, we are proud to offer more than just a job. We provide a workplace built on trust, teamwork, and genuine support. Your wellbeing, growth and contribution are valued.

Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration
• Five weeks’ annual leave
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance with discounted rates for family
• A comprehensive health & wellbeing programme
• A supportive work environment with professional development opportunities
• Relocation benefits

To be considered for this role, you must be based in New Zealand and have current New Zealand work rights.

Applications close 5.00 pm Sunday 1 November 2026

Here at PowerNet, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a caring team environment that supports a balanced approach to work and personal life, while encouraging professional and personal growth