Asset Management Team Lead
Technical Recruitment Solutions
Christchurch,
Canterbury,
New Zealand
Resources and Energy
AEWV
Green List
Job posted on August 17, 2025
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Job Description:
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This newly created leadership role will see you take ownership of an asset management team responsible for the full lifecycle of a Canterbury-based electricity distribution network. With a collaborative culture, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to innovation, this company offers challenging technical work alongside genuine work-life balance.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management and Operations, you'll shape long-term asset lifecycle plans, introduce smarter modelling tools, and leverage technology (including AI) to keep the network safe, reliable, and future-ready.
We're seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader to guide an asset management team and deliver strategies that will enhance performance, extend asset life, and manage risk effectively.
Responsibilities include:
Ideal Experience
You'll bring:
The Company
Our client is an accredited employer with around 190 staff, who play a vital role in delivering safe and reliable power distribution services to the Canterbury region. They operate with a flat, collaborative structure where staff are empowered to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and mentor others. Operating from modern facilities, they invest heavily in tools, systems, and people.
What's in It for You?
The culture is collaborative, values-driven, and people-focused. They offer flexibility, professional development, and a workplace that recognises initiative and innovation.
Benefits include:
Candidates with relevant transferable skills from outside the energy sector will be considered. Visa sponsorship is available for the right person.
If you're ready to lead with innovation, mentor a capable team, and shape the future of a critical infrastructure network, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now, or alternatively reach out for a confidential discussion with Bethany Craigen on +64 4 282 1563, email bethany@trs.co.nz
Technical Recruitment Solutions has been New Zealand's trusted recruitment specialist for industry since 1996.
All our jobs are listed at www.trs.co.nz : If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements.
APPLY NOW
This newly created leadership role will see you take ownership of an asset management team responsible for the full lifecycle of a Canterbury-based electricity distribution network. With a collaborative culture, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to innovation, this company offers challenging technical work alongside genuine work-life balance.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management and Operations, you'll shape long-term asset lifecycle plans, introduce smarter modelling tools, and leverage technology (including AI) to keep the network safe, reliable, and future-ready.
We're seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader to guide an asset management team and deliver strategies that will enhance performance, extend asset life, and manage risk effectively.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of asset managers with varied levels of experience
- Build and implement asset lifecycle strategies for replacements and maintenance
- Use data, modelling, and technology to enhance asset health and risk management
- Monitor budgets, performance, and compliance with industry standards
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and service delivery teams
Ideal Experience
You'll bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven leadership experience in asset management or related technical fields
- Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, ideally within utilities or infrastructure
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Proficiency with asset management and business software
The Company
Our client is an accredited employer with around 190 staff, who play a vital role in delivering safe and reliable power distribution services to the Canterbury region. They operate with a flat, collaborative structure where staff are empowered to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and mentor others. Operating from modern facilities, they invest heavily in tools, systems, and people.
What's in It for You?
The culture is collaborative, values-driven, and people-focused. They offer flexibility, professional development, and a workplace that recognises initiative and innovation.
Benefits include:
- Nine-day fortnight + one day WFH option
- Subsidised health insurance & gym membership
- Professional development and recognition programmes
- Modern workplace with free on-site parking
- Supportive, people-focused culture
- Competitive salary & benefits
- Accredited employer with visa sponsorship
Candidates with relevant transferable skills from outside the energy sector will be considered. Visa sponsorship is available for the right person.
If you're ready to lead with innovation, mentor a capable team, and shape the future of a critical infrastructure network, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now, or alternatively reach out for a confidential discussion with Bethany Craigen on +64 4 282 1563, email bethany@trs.co.nz
Technical Recruitment Solutions has been New Zealand's trusted recruitment specialist for industry since 1996.
All our jobs are listed at www.trs.co.nz : If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements.