Works Delivery Team Lead - Dunedin - Aurora Energy

Paragon Recruitment Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the energy sector as a Works Delivery Team Lead. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a talented team and manage critical projects that shape the future of energy delivery in New Zealand. You'll work on meaningful initiatives, collaborate with various stakeholders, and drive improvements in safety and performance. With a generous salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to make a real impact in the community. If you're ready to inspire and lead by example, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package

Extra Kiwisaver contributions after 1 year

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience managing project teams.
• Strong background in electricity and civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse project team, ensuring effective delivery.
• Manage key projects, collaborating with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tertiary Qualification in Civil Construction

Project Management Qualification (Prince2)

Job description

• Newly redefined role, leading our Project Team based in Dunedin
• Fantastic role with huge scope for growth and development
• Lead key projects across the Aurora Network

There’s never been a better time to be in energy, and there’s never been a better time to join Aurora Energy, based in Dunedin!

We are one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll have the chance to lead a talented and varied team, with opportunities to share resources and collaborate with the wider organisation.
• Work on meaningful internal projects and programmes, with the chance to shape how things are done.
• On top of a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package to our staff including extra Kiwisaver contributions after 1 year of employment.

This position is based in Dunedin - a relaxed city, surrounded by beautiful beaches, short commutes and has great character thanks to its stunning architecture.

As the Works Delivery Team Lead, your remit is twofold:

• Guide, mentor and coach a diverse team of Project Managers and administration support staff, across costs, labour, time and delivery requirements.
• Simultaneously manage a portfolio of key projects of your own.

A day in the life of this role will see you:

• Lead, mentor, coach, and manage a diverse project team with a mix of skills and personalities, including 1:1’s, project updates and regular team meetings.
• Oversee a portfolio of critical projects, collaborating with external stakeholders such as DOC, NZTA, and our local councils.
• Work closely with internal teams, including planning, asset management, network operations, finance and the like, contributing to project approvals, forecasting, and project reporting.
• Drive improvements in safety performance and model the organisation’s commitment to Health, safety and wellbeing.

Key Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes you’ll bring:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Construction, or a Trade Qualification within the field of electricity transmission or supply.
• A Project Management qualification such as Prince2 or similar.
• You’re a proven leader with experience managing project teams.
• A demonstrated background in electricity (energy, utilities), civil construction, or similar infrastructure projects, where technical know-how, such as trenching and cable running, are words you understand.
• Great communication skills to work with both technical and process-based team members, external contractors, and service providers.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish, with a focus on cost control, timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, safety and to a very high standard.

We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.

If you’re ready to inspire a team and lead by example, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a stronger future together.