This is a pivotal role that acts as the link between project managers, supervisors, service delivery teams, and finance, ensuring work progresses efficiently from initiation through to completion.
Working alongside project managers and operational teams, you will take ownership of the coordination and administration that underpins successful project delivery. From project setup through to completion, you will ensure information, documentation, financials, and reporting are accurate, up to date, and proactively managed.
This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that support critical electricity infrastructure and help keep our communities connected.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Coordinating project administration and documentation
- Supporting project financial management and reporting
- Maintaining accurate project records and systems
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently
- Monitoring project milestones, actions, and deliverables
- Providing proactive support to Project Managers and operational teams
Benefits
At Electra, we recognise that great people are at the heart of our success. Here are some of the benefits we offer to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Ongoing employee development and learning opportunities
- Fresh fruit boxes delivered weekly
Workplace & Culture
Across the region, we strive to make Electra a fun, inclusive, challenging, innovative, and safe place to work.
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.
We work hard, but we also enjoy celebrating success together. From team celebrations and family fun days to community events, we know the importance of building strong connections and enjoying the journey along the way.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in a project coordination, administration, finance administration, or support role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Sound financial acumen and experience using Business Central or a similar accounting systems as well as the MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience within the electricity, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors would be advantageous, as would a relevant qualification in business, administration, finance, or project management.
About Electra
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.
If you are someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, building strong working relationships, and taking pride in delivering high quality outcomes, we welcome your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early. You must have full working rights in New Zealand to be considered.