Hobson Leavy is delighted to be partnering with PowerNet to appoint its next Chief Executive Officer
PowerNet Limited is an electricity network management company delivering power to consumers in Invercargill, Southland and Otago. It was established in 1994 by network owners Electricity Invercargill Limited (EIL) and The Power Company Limited (TPCL) to develop, manage and maintain their electricity network assets – lines, poles, cables, substations and other equipment, in a cost-effective way. In November 2024, TPCL purchased EIL’s shares, taking 100% ownership in PowerNet.
The company is the fourth largest network company in New Zealand with a regulatory value of total assets over $1bn which includes over 14,000 kilometres of lines and cables, delivering electricity to over 70,000 consumers.
The role is responsible for all aspects of service delivery to the electricity distribution business networks under the company’s management. They will lead a diverse team, including Asset Management, Business Support and Improvement, People, Safety and Communications, Operations, New Energy Development, Finance and Business and Customer Growth.
The successful candidate will bring a depth of experience operating at senior executive level. They will ideally bring knowledge and understanding of the NZ electricity landscape and be well networked across the sector. They will possess exceptional commercial acumen and offer a futuristic approach with respect to strategically evolving PowerNet. Highly relational, the CEO will be an excellent communicator and strong track record working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
This role will be based in Invercargill leading over 300 staff.
For further information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact Grace Barclay