Delivery Planning Project Manager

Overview

Powerco is seeking a Delivery Planning Project Manager to join its Electricity Delivery Planning team. This role sits at the front end of the project lifecycle, where strong planning can remove risks, improve delivery outcomes, and help complex infrastructure work move forward more smoothly for regional delivery teams.

The position focuses on shaping major projects from concept through to financial approval, with two key aims: adding value through detailed front-end planning before construction begins, and progressing projects until they are ready for delivery. The work includes resolving uncertainty, confirming scopes, coordinating detailed design activity, maintaining accurate reporting, and supporting contractor documentation preparation.

Although the role is based in Whanganui, candidates with the right fit may also be considered for Palmerston North or New Plymouth.

What You'll Do

• Lead early-stage planning for complex infrastructure projects.
• Strengthen project outcomes through front-end loading and careful risk reduction.
• Review and validate project scopes, highlighting gaps or ambiguities.
• Work through complexity and uncertainty to keep projects moving toward delivery readiness.
• Oversee detailed design activity as projects progress through planning stages.
• Produce clear, accurate, and ongoing project reporting.
• Partner with delivery colleagues to prepare and manage contractor documents.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders on a daily basis.

What You Need

• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Working knowledge of project management methods and tools.
• Background in electricity distribution, utilities, or industrial infrastructure is beneficial.
• Ability to turn a project concept into practical tasks and delivery steps.
• Skill in building realistic schedules and tracking progress against them.
• Experience forecasting costs and monitoring budgets.
• Confidence in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort using technology and digital processes to work efficiently.
• A positive, inclusive approach suited to a team-focused environment.

Why Join Powerco

• Opportunity to grow and develop within a strong organisation.
• Supportive office environment with a positive team culture and social events.
• Health and wellness support, including flu vaccinations, regular health checks, and fruit in the office.
• Medical insurance through a healthcare scheme.

About Powerco

Powerco exists to connect communities and support customers now and into the future. The organisation plays a key role in keeping more than 1.1 million customers connected while supporting energy choices, a low-carbon electricity system, and New Zealand’s progress toward a net zero 2050 goal.

Ngā Tikanga – Our Way guides how the organisation works: being better together, working smarter, taking pride in the work, and staying future focused in collaboration with colleagues, communities, and industry partners.

Additional Information

Applications close on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Powerco encourages candidates from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, provided the role matches their strengths and interests. Support or workplace adjustments can be requested to help with participation in the recruitment process.

If adjustments are needed during recruitment, contact 0800 769372 or kiaora@powerco.co.nz.