About the role:

You will be responsible for the activities of the lifecycle asset management team. This includes fleet management, replacements and maintenance planning, and budget management for those activities. This is a functional leadership role, you are leading by doing, as well as coordinating the team. The work includes introducing new ways of modelling asset health and risk, developing 20+ year plans, setting standards and monitoring delivery for maintenance and replacement programs, and ensuring the assets meet their performance requirements such as safety, operability, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Asset Managers and a Network Assets Condition Manager.
• Asset lifecycle planning, including maintenance, replacements, and budget management.
• Enhance asset performance through data-driven decision-making and modern software tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality systems.
• Collaborate across teams to support program delivery and continuous improvement.

About you:

You’re a proactive and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment. You bring a strong understanding of asset management principles, ideally within the electricity distribution sector. You are confident building and using data, models, and systems to drive smarter strategic decisions. You’re organised, decisive, and passionate about continuous improvement—always looking for ways to enhance performance, safety, and service.

Additionally, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in asset management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electricity distribution assets and lifecycle planning.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with business and asset management software.

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site.  In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

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Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can contribute to our team.

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.