Paraparaumu or Levin | Hybrid | Full-time | 6-month fixed-term
Competitive Salary + flexible working
Use your programme coordination expertise to support the delivery of critical electricity network projects that power local communities across the Horowhenua and Kāpiti regions.
This hands-on fixed-term role is ideal for an experienced project or programme coordinator who enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and strong governance to complex environments, while working in a supportive, flexible workplace.
What’s in it for you?
6-month fixed-term role with real scope to make an impact
Competitive salary aligned to skills and experience
Investment in your development and professional growth
Hybrid working and the ability to work close to home
Visible, practical leadership that actively supports you
Work that contributes to meaningful community outcomes and decarbonisation
Job Description
The opportunity
As Network Programme Coordinator, you will support the delivery of projects and programmes across the electricity network, lifting capability through improved reporting, governance, documentation control, and project management best practice. You’ll play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, including the Asset Management Plan (AMP).
Key responsibilities
Coordinate monthly project and programme reporting
Maintain project status, milestones, and Gantt charts across systems
Coordinate and chair project governance meetings
Continuously improve reporting and governance frameworks
Manage project documentation and document control
Support AMP coordination and submission activities
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Support teams to meet deadlines and remove barriers to success
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will bring strong experience in project or programme coordination, or project management, ideally within an electricity, utilities, or asset-intensive environment.
You will also have:
Project / Progamme Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or MSP certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
Confidence influencing stakeholders and gaining buy-in
A structured, organised approach with strong attention to detail
A continuous improvement mindset and ability to work with ambiguity
Advantageous (not essential):
Experience in quality management or document control
Knowledge of Asset Management Plan (AMP) coordination and reporting processes in an Electricity Distribution Business (EDB)
About Us
We are a progressive and innovative trust owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience. The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve.
At Electra, our values guide everything we do.
We care about our people - we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana and support their growth. We do the right thing - we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community. We think about our future - we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community and the environment. We are one team - we are inclusive, share ideas and work together to achieve excellence for our community.
So, if this sounds like you, you can commit to a 6 month fixed-term contract, and thrive coordinating and lifting people’s capability, apply now!