Maintenance Works Planner

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities team is seeking a Maintenance Works Planner to join our Taupō-based Transmission team.

You’ll lead the planning, scheduling and pricing of preventative and corrective maintenance across transmission substations in the Taupō region. Working with the Maintenance Supervisor, clients and planning teams, you’ll build practical work programmes, coordinate outages and ensure crews have what they need to deliver safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

- Planning and scheduling preventative and corrective maintenance work orders
- Pricing and progressing defect and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintaining a four-month rolling plan in Maximo and scheduling work to budget
- Bundling defect work and coordinating planned and unforeseen HV outages
- Arranging long-lead materials, equipment and delivery requirements
- Adjusting work plans and resources as priorities change
- Working with clients, connected parties and internal teams on forward plans
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, as-builts and test documentation
- Promoting Zero Harm and meeting quality, environmental and safety requirements

Ngā pūkenga matua | What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an organised, practical planner who understands electrical maintenance and can turn changing operational needs into safe, achievable work programmes.

You’ll bring:

- Electrical industry knowledge, including safety and statutory requirements
- Experience planning, scheduling or coordinating maintenance or field work
- The ability to work independently, make sound decisions and solve problems
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel; Maximo experience is useful
- A current New Zealand driver’s licence
- Transpower Works Management qualification, held or working towards
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and accurate documentation

The following would be advantageous:

- High-voltage transmission or generation electrical experience
- Registration as an Electrician with a current practising certificate
- A relevant Level 4 electrical, electricity supply or substation maintenance qualification

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What We Offer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication.
We offer:

- Career: Ongoing training, development and opportunities to grow
- Wellbeing: Zero Harm culture, confidential counselling, Marram healthcare benefits and holiday home access
- Community: Employee-led networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga
- Individuality: Perks@Downer discounts across retail, travel, health and lifestyle providers

Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

How to Apply | Me pēhea ki te tono
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply to submit your application.

Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check.