Project Manager - 12-month fixed-term

Project Manager – South West (12 months fixed term)

📍 Palmerston North or Masterton

🕐 Fixed Term - Full-time

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver key capital projects, ensuring project excellence in every step of the process. 

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from concept to completion and commissioning. Your responsibilities will include verifying project scopes, overseeing detailed designs, continuous accurate reporting, preparing and managing contractor documentation through to commissioning and close out of projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget to the highest standard. Critical to the success of this role is solid professional experience and exceptional collaboration and communication skills to get the best out of those around you as this role interacts daily with internal and external stakeholders.     

About you

Our successful candidate will have proven project management experience (ideally within the electricity industry) with depth in project management methodologies and tools.   The ability to deliver to budget is a KPI so financial acumen is a must. The role is busy and varied so we leverage technology for efficiency, requiring a high level of competency with technology and processes. Most importantly, you’ll be joining a fantastic team with a great culture, so a positive and inclusive mindset is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a great organisation that will develop you
• Supportive and fun team environment
• Enjoy the usual benefits, but better – 4% KiwiSaver, the option to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, and free life and medical insurance.

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It's at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we're passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we leverage Aotearoa low carbon electricity system and grow our economy towards a net zero 2050 goal.  

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we're better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Tell us about how you'd be the best person for our team. Apply now! 

📅 Applications close: Thursday 30 July 2026

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz