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ExecutivePermanentAuckland

Posted 03/09/2026

Head of Projects

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About the Opportunity

This is a well-established NZ infrastructure business with a strong, recurring revenue base and a reputation for getting delivery right. Now it's betting on a brand-new connections business to accelerate the country's electrification, and it needs the right person to help build it from the ground up.
You'll report straight to the Acting CEO and take the lead on the first, highest-stakes project in the portfolio: a $50-100m capital investment with multiple regulatory approvals, live commercial negotiations and new stakeholder relationships to build. Scope, schedule, budget, risk, governance, it's all yours to own.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of a major connections project, from first concept through approvals, execution and handover
  • Drive the approvals process across regulators, network partners and internal stakeholders, and step up as delivery lead once the green light is given
  • Build the governance, risk and reporting frameworks from scratch, and rally delivery partners, contractors and customers around a shared plan
What You’ll Bring
  • 8-10+ years in project leadership, ideally developed in complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure, electricity transmission or distribution is a strong plus
  • A proven ability to juggle regulatory approvals, commercial negotiations and delivery governance, all at once, without dropping the ball
  • A start-up mindset that thrives on ambiguity, paired with the discipline a regulated sector demands
What’s on Offer
  • The chance to build something real, a brand-new business, backed by an established parent with ambition
  • A front-row seat, and a leading role, in New Zealand's energy transition
Next Steps? 

To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Brad Gatehouse a call on +64 276 11 3638 and quote Job ID: #18129 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people. 
 

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