Electrical & HV Supervisor
- Support critical Defence infrastructure
- Lead a skilled technical team
- Secure, long-term opportunity
For over 30 years, PAE has partnered with the New Zealand Defence Force, delivering facilities and asset management services that keep critical environments working and moving. It’s a relationship we’re incredibly proud of as it reflects the trust placed in us to deliver, every single day.
As a proudly iwi-owned organisation, we recognise our role as kaitiaki – guardians of the environments and communities we support and we’re committed to building strong, respectful partnerships grounded in manaakitanga.
We are seeking an Electrical & HV Supervisor to support operations on an NZDF site in Devonport.
You’ll lead high voltage and electrical operations, ensuring maintenance, compliance, and project activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard—keeping critical infrastructure operating reliably.
About the role
As an Electrical & HV Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of high voltage and electrical maintenance across site. This includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, inspections, compliance activities, and electrical project work, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, on time, and in line with statutory and operational requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with electrical team leads, electricians, HV technicians, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders to deliver reliable services and maintain operational continuity. You’ll also play a key role in developing team capability, maintaining workflow quality, and driving strong health and safety practices.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Lead and support electrical teams, HV technicians, apprentices, and contractors in day-to-day operations
- Oversee HV switching operations, isolations, permit-to-work systems, and electrical safety procedures
- Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, inspections, and electrical project activities
- Monitor HV assets, electrical infrastructure, and reliability risks to support safe and efficient operations
- Manage workflow queues, maintenance records, testing documentation, and close-outs through maintenance systems
- Support audits, compliance programmes, quality inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate subcontractors, materials, tools, and specialist resources for HV and electrical work
- Build strong working relationships with NZDF representatives and internal operational teams
- Identify hazards, manage risks, and ensure safe work practices are followed across all activities
- Lead by example in health, safety, quality, and professional standards
What we’re looking for
- NZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence
- High Voltage Switching and Operations Certification
- Significant experience in HV and electrical maintenance, infrastructure, or operational environments
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing electrical teams and contractors
- Strong technical knowledge of HV systems, protection schemes, and electrical distribution networks
- Experience coordinating planned maintenance, reactive work, and electrical project activities
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience using maintenance management systems such as MRI or similar platforms
- Commitment to health, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Full NZ Driver Licence and ability to obtain and maintain required site clearances
Why this role
Step into a leadership role where your work directly supports critical Defence operations and essential electrical infrastructure. You’ll be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic environment, leading specialist HV and electrical activities that make a real operational difference.
At PAE, you’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, develop team capability, and contribute to safe, reliable service delivery within a values-led organisation that prioritises safety, integrity, and excellence.
Apply now
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture team at people@pae.co.nz
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