Power Network Operations Engineer: Reliability & Outages

North Power NZ; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible leave

KiwiSaver

Life insurance

Discounts on fuel and retail

Ongoing learning and career growth

Inclusive, safe and supportive culture

Job summary

Northpower is seeking a Network Operations Engineer in Whangarei to support the safe, reliable operation of New Zealand's electricity network. You will conduct power flow studies, analyse network constraints, and develop operational procedures for real-time outages, working with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You'll bring a degree in electrical engineering, experience in distribution or power systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience in electricity distribution, power systems, or network operations environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution networks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in power system operations planning and network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting power flow studies and modelling network constraints to support planned and unplanned outages.
• Providing engineering support for network operations, outage planning, and emergency response.
• Monitoring network performance and identifying opportunities to improve reliability, resilience, and capacity utilisation.
• Supporting fault investigation, restoration activities, and contingency planning for major network events.
• Developing and maintaining operational procedures, network models, and engineering documentation.
• Analysing power quality, voltage, and operational performance issues and recommending practical solutions.
• Supporting the delivery of network investment and improvement programmes.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system modelling software (PSS®SINCAL)

Job description

Northpower is seeking a Network Operations Engineer in Whangarei to support the safe, reliable operation of New Zealand's electricity network. You will conduct power flow studies, analyse network constraints, and develop operational procedures for real-time outages, working with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You'll bring a degree in electrical engineering, experience in distribution or power systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach