The company
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
As our workload continues to grow, we're looking for a Contract Manager - Connections (Standard) to step into a key role within our Connections team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
You'll play a hands-on role in delivering new network connections for housing developments, subdivisions, and upgrades across residential and commercial projects. This is an opportunity to combine field-based work, customer engagement and problem solving while helping shape how connections are delivered while contributing to lifting how we work through more efficient and streamlined approaches.
If you enjoy variety, working with people and being part of a team that delivers meaningful outcomes for the community, this is a role worth exploring.
Lead end-to-end delivery of network connections across housing, subdivisions and developments
Act as the key interface for customers and stakeholders, guiding them through the connection journey
Assess connection requirements to deliver safe, compliant and practical solutions
Solve complex, real-world challenges to keep projects moving forward on the ground
Build strong, trusted relationships across customers, contractors and internal teams
Drive smarter, more efficient ways of working by improving systems and processes
About you
Significant experience in a similar role or environment (infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction) with a New Zealand Electrical registration or equivalent
A good working knowledge of electricity networks
Ability to make robust decisions with strong communication skills
An understanding of the NZ Regulatory environment, in particular the Electricity Authority - Code of Compliance
A high level of attention to detail, computer skills and a customer centric approach
What they 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!