Manager Operations

Job Description

Posted: 10/06/2025 Closing Date: 10/07/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: The Lines Company - Head Office Job Category: Energy and Utilities,Operations Mō mātou | About Us At The Lines Company (TLC), we keep the lights on across the King Country—but what we do goes far beyond electricity. It’s about safety, reliability and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our people are the heartbeat of our business and we’re proud of the culture we’ve created—values-driven, supportive and future-focused. Job Description Mō te tūranga | About the Role We’re on the lookout for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our team of Network Controllers and oversee the real-time operation of our electricity distribution network. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electricity. From SCADA and switching operations to incident response, public safety and regulatory reporting—you’ll be central to powering up our network, people, and performance. This is a technically focused role, with oversight of our ADMS and SCADA systems, but just as important is your ability to grow, lead, and inspire a tight-knit team. You’ll be a values-led leader who thrives on challenge and change—someone who brings clarity under pressure and a calm hand in complex situations Desired Skills And Experience Nā tāu rourou | What you’ll bring EWRB registration together with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an EDB environment (essential) Previous experience with spur lines and back feeds (desirable) Minimum 2 years’ experience with SCADA systems (essential) Working knowledge of NZS 7901:2008 safety management system Experience interacting with regulatory bodies, EDBs, ENA, and Power System Operators Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proven experience in leading, coaching and developing talent in people (essential) Ability to demonstrate a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving, good judgement, and a proactive, positive “can do” attitude Proven ability to build relationships that foster trust and open communication, with a collaborative style Demonstrable ability to convey written information clearly, concisely, and accurately using appropriate language and tone Ability to motivate, organise, and manage workloads to meet timelines for yourself and your people. He aha tā mātou | What can we offer? We don’t just talk the talk—we walk it too. We’re proud to be a local employer of choice with a big heart for our people. Here’s what you’ll love about working with us: Show more Show less