Associate Investigations Project Manager - WellingtonFantastic opportunity to develop your career in Project Management Ensure a seamless transition between project investigation and delivery phases Help to accelerate a net carbon zero future for Aotearoa!New Zealand aspires to a decarbonised future through electrification. Transpower's key role in the transition to electrification is to ensure that our infrastructure, our systems, and our people are ready for the expected 68% increase in electricity demand by 2050.
About the team Our Grid Delivery division is accountable for the delivery of all work across New Zealand's transmission network. This includes project and maintenance work, delivered in conjunction with our service provider organisations. Transpower delivers approximately $300M capex and $100M in opex per annum.
The National Delivery - Investigations team are responsible for the investigation and delivery of investment business cases for the national grid.
Our team is growing, and we are keen to have a curious and driven Associate join us!
About the opportunity Based in Wellington you will manage and coordinate the investigation phase of small or medium projects within substations, transmission lines, secondary systems, and the customer portfolio - with the full support of your team. There's a lot to learn and do, including:
Planning and anticipating steps to ensure investigation projects are delivered in a timely manner and are of a high quality. Coordinating inputs from relevant groups within Transpower and externally to ensure timely project submission to management, the regulator, and/or the customer for approval. Responding to requests for information e.g. project information status, approvals, variations, etc You will be buddied with, and mentored by, a Project Manager and assigned projects by your National Delivery Manager that will give you variety, challenge, and opportunity to learn so that you may progress to a fully-fledged Project Manager over time. Training will be provided by the Project Management Office (PMO), and you will join a cohort of Associate Project Managers where you can share your learning and develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills together.
While your key focus will be on delivering projects, you will also work with stakeholders to implement business change.
About you Known for your initiative and drive, you are comfortable working at pace, asking questions and giving people a nudge to push things forward. You achieve phenomenal outcomes due to your good relationship management, diplomacy, active listening, maturity, and common sense.
With so many projects coming into the pipeline you will be kept on your toes! You can expect uncertainly at times, but the team will be here to support you.
A calm head and an eagerness to find solutions to problems will help you to excel in this role.
Your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate: The desire to learn the Investigation project management skillset and to become an Investigations Project Manager. Clear written and oral communication skills. An inclusive and collaborative working style. The ability to engage with a wide range of people - customers, partners, and contractors. Commitment to a safety culture. Intent to achieve a formal project management qualification within 18 months of starting the role (if not already completed). While not essential, the following is desirable:
Experience working as a Project Coordinator or working on projects. Demonstrated understanding of project management. Experience developing and writing business cases. Join us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.
Wellbeing is supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits(check them out here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits), on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time.
Next steps To join a team that is fun, friendly, and encouraging of your growth and development, please review the position description below and apply without delay.
Role closes Sunday 12 May, however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations and/or video interviews may commence prior to the close date to facilitate shortlisting.
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