Construction Supervisor

Whakatakoto te tūāpapa – Laying the foundation

Contact Energy has long been a driving force in Aotearoa’s shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. Our geothermal Major Projects programme is at the heart of that mahi, particularly here in the Taupō region where the whenua provides a powerful, reliable source of low‑carbon electricity. 

We’re progressing with major upgrades at Te Mihi, where construction of the new 101 MW Te Mihi Stage 2 geothermal plant is underway. This project is part of our programme to replace the original 1950s‑era Wairākei station and generate enough electricity to power about 120,000 homes once completed in 2027. With a two‑unit binary cycle plant designed to produce reliable, around‑the‑clock energy, Te Mihi marks a significant milestone in Contact’s long‑term commitment to sustainable generation on the Wairākei steamfield. 

Te āhua o te tūranga – The nature of the role

As our Construction Supervisor  you’ll play a pivotal role in the delivery of our steamfield works for Te Mihi 2A and beyond. Day to day, you’ll be out in the field supporting safe, high‑quality construction across everything from separation plants and pumping systems to cross‑country pipelines and wellpad facilities. You’ll be the steady hand keeping things coordinated within our Major Projects whānau, ensuring the mahi aligns with the project mandate, integrates seamlessly with other workstreams and meets the delivery dates that keep the wider project humming.

This is a role for someone who thrives in the thick of mahi — connecting people, asking smart questions, spotting risks early and keeping momentum strong. You’ll work closely with contractors, engineers, HSWE specialists and our project team, creating an environment where safety is embedded, communication flows and everyone understands the bigger picture. Whether you’re at a toolbox, a pre‑start, or a quick kōrero over a coffee, your ability to give clear context and keep people aligned will be key to the project’s success.

Ko wai koe – About you

We’re looking for someone with experience leading large‑scale construction in complex environments, ideally in power generation and even better if geothermal is part of your story. That said, if you bring strong construction leadership experience, a collaborative approach and a curiosity for the geothermal world, we’d still love to hear from you. What’s essential is your ability to communicate clearly, influence effectively and build strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors to community groups and hapū.

You’ll bring a calm, solutions‑focused mindset, especially when things get busy. You’ll be known for modelling great safety behaviours, navigating the grey with confidence and keeping people informed in a way that brings clarity rather than noise. Agility, high energy and a knack for motivating others will help you thrive, and your willingness to embrace diverse thinking, respect tikanga and contribute to outcomes that benefit both Contact and the wider community will set you apart. If you’re someone who sees the long‑term legacy of a project — for the whenua, for Aotearoa and for future generations — this could be your next big step.

There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi. Along with great leadership, teammates, development, and growth and progression opportunities, free health insurance cover, better-than-your-average leave, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, bi-annual payments towards Contact Energy products, and more!

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.