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October 7, 2024

North Power NZ

Hamilton


Trainer and Works Planner

The role
As a Trainer and Works Planner, you will assess and deliver training for apprentices and the wider stations group, including creating plans and resources. It's a hands-on role, involving field-switching and working with the Transmission Substations team to manage projects. Reporting to the Planning and Training Delivery Manager, this role is based in Hamilton.

You will also be responsible for:
  • Assess training needs, design programs and schedule sessions
  • Create educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars and individual training
  • Monitor and mentor trainees, ensuring they meet training goals and pathways
  • Provide technical field training, support onboarding modules and specialist training initiatives
  • Conduct condition assessments on substation equipment, manage asset naming and create repair/replacement programs
  • Ensure efficient management of people, plant, and resources, while driving continuous improvement and cost savings.

What’s in it for you?
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, detail-oriented and capable of working independently and as part of a team. You will need to demonstrate the following:

You will enjoy benefits like:
  • Competitive remuneration with private use vehicle and opportunity to earn overtime allowance
  • An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
  • Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
  • Commitment to professional growth and development
  • A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
  • Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
  • Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

Who we’re looking for?
Ideally, you will need to have the ability to organise and plan own workload while delivering positive outcomes without compromising health and safety.

Additionally, possessing the following would be beneficial:
  • Experience with Share Point and Learning management systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
  • A strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and make decisions
  • Ability to motivate and influence others while demonstrating integrity and trust
  • Electrical Registration with practising licence(s)
  • Full Clean Driver’s License
  • Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, Work Procedures, Legislative requirements and the relevant Parts of the Safe Manual – Electricity Industry (SM-EI)
  • Current Workplace Competency (WTC)’s including Maintenance Switching & Substation Maintainer Competencies
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Great computer skills, with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Project.

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!
Your safety and well-being are paramount to us. Don't miss out on the chance to join our team and contribute to our success. Apply now by visiting our careers website and searching for #REQ1086.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

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