Delivery Manager (Substations)

It's exciting times at Orion and the energy sector, now is the time to be a part of our on-going success. We are looking for a Delivery Manager (Substation) to deliver exceptional infrastructure contract management services for our Substations network.

This role is a great mix of collaboration and engagement across Orion, growing critical external relationships, continuous improvement practices and financial management. If this is your world and you're an expert in your field, you'll want to know more.

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality end to end contract management for Substation works and management of SDP's
• Manage (Opex and Capex) scheduled and non-scheduled work to ensure efficient delivery of Substation works
• Collaborate closely with the Network Portfolio team regarding pricing, timelines and resource allocation
• Conduct audits against contracted works and the management of incidents and continuous improvement actions
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and testing of substation grounds, structures and equipment to identify maintenance priorities
• Ensure job close out information is correct and completed ready for the asbuilt process

About you

• Significant depth of experience in substation distribution and contract/project management with a relevant qualification in Substation distribution
• Level 6 tertiary qualification in the electrical industry or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
• Strong personal leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and guide others
• Contract experience in NZS3910
• Understanding of the NZ Regulatory environment that applies to the electricity industry is an advantage
• Natural ability to connect and collaborate with others where you can convey technical information and ideas to various audiences
• A curious, pro-active and positive approach with the ability to think outside the box with a customer centric approach

We offer

You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
• Three days of "My Days" leave
• A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!

You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

To apply

We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.

Please reach out to us with any questions at zoe.dalton@oriongroup.co.nz. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.