Technical Coordinator - Distribution Projects Lead

Omexom New Zealand; Hibiscus Coast; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Life & Disability Cover

KiwiSaver Contributions

Enhanced Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Long Service Rewards

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Team

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator to supervise maintenance across the Auckland distribution network. Two vacancies exist within the Distribution, Customer Delivery Team.

Duties include assembling work packs, drafting switching schedules, and on‑site supervision of power outages. Qualified lines personnel with EWRB registration are preferred; responsibilities include coordinating project activities, scheduling resources, and guiding technical staff to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Must have trade qualification in Distribution.
• Live line qualification or polytechnic qualification preferred.
• Hands-on experience in distribution network installation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements for electrical work.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, design teams, customers, and technical staff.
• Develop and implement cost-effective methods compliant with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Schedule resources and manage technical project work to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Provide leadership to technical staff to maintain productivity and positive industrial relations.
• Assist in scoping, estimating, and pricing of PO projects.
• Support Project Managers with progress claims, scope changes, and technical reports.
• Identify and assess project risks to prevent outages and equipment damage, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to ITPs, job packs, and commissioning documentation development.
• Monitor and track costs for job-specific plant and equipment weekly/monthly.
• Oversee testing and commissioning to meet technical specs and performance standards.
• Ensure all activities adhere to Contract Agreements for Omexom and customers.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Regulatory knowledge

Sound computer skills

Education

Trade qualification in Distribution

Live line qualification or polytechnic

Job description

Omexom New Zealand is seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator to supervise maintenance across the Auckland distribution network. Two vacancies exist within the Distribution, Customer Delivery Team.

Duties include assembling work packs, drafting switching schedules, and on‑site supervision of power outages. Qualified lines personnel with EWRB registration are preferred; responsibilities include coordinating project activities, scheduling resources, and guiding technical staff to ensure safe,