Project Manager - 12-months Fixed Term

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Clarus is hiring a Project Manager for a 12 month fixed term to lead multi-disciplinary projects for Firstlight Network in Gisborne. You will direct projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they meet schedule, cost, revenue, quality, health and safety, environmental and customer targets while coordinating across disciplines and stakeholders and applying standard processes and governance. The ideal candidate brings a tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in the electricity sector, plus solid budgeting and financial acumen and strong communication and leadership. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase utility project delivery, risk and governance, provide concrete budget outcomes, and apply by Sunday 14 June 2026.

Company Description

Firstlight Network is the lines company that keeps the lights on for Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.

We own and maintain the poles, wires and underground cabling used by electricity retailers to deliver power to your place. We also own the region's high voltage transmission network: the steel towers and poles that connect us to the national grid. 

Job Description

He mea whakamiharo koe Project Manager? (Are you an amazing Project Manager?)

We’re looking for a talented Project Manager to help us keep the good energy flowing in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.  The purpose of this role is to direct and manage high value multi-disciplined projects from initiation to closure to meet schedule, cost, revenue, quality, health and safety, environmental and customer targets.

The Project Manager is required to fully manage the complete scope of their nominated projects and ensure the co-operation and co-ordination with all disciplines and stakeholders in the project.  You will be required to apply process knowledge and experience, through tools and techniques to meet the project’s requirements.

Qualifications

He aha tāu e kawe mai  (What you will bring)

Along with your tertiary qualification in an electricial engineering, project management or related discipline, you'll have 3+ years project management experience, ideally in the electricity sector.

You will also have a good understanding and management of budgeting and financial processes, as well as strong communication skills with a desire to foster a culture of collaboration and constructive feedback.  You'll have leadership qualities to manage stakeholder expectations whilst dealing with issues of compliance, risk and governance.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou  (What’s In It For You)

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Tono ināianei (Apply Today)

Want a career where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded? Want to work where you’re supported to succeed and surrounded by great people? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on Sunday 14 June 2026.