Project Manager - Power and Energy

Ventia

Christchurch

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects
Renewable energy work
Strong pipeline
Stable workload
Major clients
Career development
Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ventia is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead electrical infrastructure projects across substations, industrial facilities and distribution networks in New Zealand. You will contribute to a growing portfolio, including renewable energy initiatives, and help shape the energy landscape while advancing your career.

You’ll join a team delivering critical electrical infrastructure for long-standing clients, with a strong pipeline and stable workload that supports professional development and

Job description

Ready to take the lead on critical infrastructure projects that power New Zealand's future? We're seeking experienced Project Managers to support a growing portfolio of work across substations, industrial facilities, and distribution networks. With a strong pipeline of projects already secured, including exciting opportunities within the renewable energy sector, there has never been a better time to join.

You'll work alongside highly skilled teams delivering essential electrical infrastructure projects for long-standing clients, helping shape the future of energy while building your own career.

What's on offer?
  • Diverse projects across substations, industrial and distribution networks
  • Significant renewable energy and energy transition work
  • Strong project pipeline and long-term job security
  • Established business with a stable workload
  • Trusted relationships with major clients
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in electrical infrastructure, utilities, power distribution, transmission, or industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168557

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