Technical Field Leader – Tauranga based
Are you looking for a new challenge leading a team to success while in charge of all project decisions then this is the role for you!!
Step into a true field leadership role, not stuck behind a desk
Take ownership of crews, projects, and performance on the network
Be part of a team that backs quality work and does things properly
Lead from the front. Build a strong crew. Deliver work that actually matters.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you won’t be stuck behind a desk. You’ll be out in the field, working alongside your team, making decisions, and driving how work gets done across a critical electricity network.
You’ll be joining a well-established contracting business delivering a long-term programme of work on the Powerco network, with a solid pipeline, strong backing, and a team that takes real pride in what they do.
What you’ll be doing
This is a 70% field / 30% planning role, giving you the best of both worlds, leading on the ground while staying close to the bigger picture.
You’ll be:
Leading and supporting a crew of technicians, fitters, and cable jointers
Planning and coordinating staff, plant, and resources to keep work moving
Driving performance in the field, setting the standard for safety, quality, and productivity
Overseeing fault response, maintenance, and project work across the network
Coaching and developing your team to lift capability and build a strong culture
Working closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes
This isn’t just about coordination, it’s about building a team that performs, takes ownership, and backs each other.
What’s in it for you
A genuine leadership role where your input actually matters
Strong, stable pipeline of work on a major network
Supportive, experienced team that knows their stuff
Competitive salary + benefits
A safety-first environment, no shortcuts, no nonsense
Opportunity to grow your leadership and technical scope
What we’re looking for
Solid experience in electricity distribution / power system construction
Proven ability to lead field-based teams and get the best out of people
Strong understanding of network operations (faults, maintenance, protection)
EWRB registration and practising licence (or close to it)
Someone who leads by example, practical, calm under pressure, and respected on site
Full Class 1 licence
Why this role?
If you’re at that point where you want more ownership, more influence, and the chance to lead a team properly, not just manage from the sidelines, this is it.
You’ll have the backing, the work, and the autonomy to do the job right
- Industry
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Locations
- Tauranga
Tauranga
Why work with Paragon? 💎
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True Partnerships, we're not about transactional relationships 🤝
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Proven success recruiting in the contact-centre industry 📞
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Solutions built for your business, not others
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Upholding the businesses and your candidates privacy 🔒
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We use technology to back our processes. Therefore full transparency is assured 🖥️📱💻
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We provide guidance to your hiring managers!
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A unique cost-model, we're not just about the big fee at the end 💰
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We have over 70 years of joint expertise to find you the best and hardest to entice talent across the globe
Partnering with Paragon
As a small business we’re agile and adaptable to meet the expectations of our clients, and our candidates.
Our ethics, honesty, transparency and hands-on approach means we’re always contactable, in tune with what our candidates and clients require and provide updates and advice, along the recruitment journey.
We are inclusive, love having fun and a laugh, we're inquisitive about you as a candidate, and your business as a client, so we ask loads of questions so we can help you as best as we can!
We don’t take ourselves too seriously but take finding your next dream job, as seriously as anything!
At the same time, we are very committed to attracting the best talent for your business, and ensuring your brand speaks volumes for potential employees to join your team.
Check out the candidate journey we take our candidates on, to be their best!
About Paragon Recruitment Ltd
What is a Paragon?
Paragon (n): A person or thing viewed as a model of excellence.
Imagine a 100-carat diamond, Invaluable. Precise. Flawless.
These are the values that drive Paragon. When it comes to recruitment, our mission is to find you that diamond in the rough.
Paragon represents Excellence in Recruitment & HR.
We take the hassle out of recruitment; Using a precise method that focuses on quality to deliver invaluable candidates for our clients.