Firstgas Group own and operate the pipes, storage, tanks, cylinders and trucks that deliver natural gas or LPG to about 165,000 customers across the country. We’re also about the future – exploring alternative energy sources that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and deliver to New Zealand’s energy needs in a changing world.  We’re exploring all sorts of exciting possibilities that will support NZ’s low carbon energy future.

There's a reason we were an Energy Excellence and Diversity Awards finalist - our people work within an atmosphere where autonomy, teamwork and flexibility are celebrated.  We're all about the lifestyle too - we've been working flexibly for years, around our childcare, sporting and volunteering commitments. 

About the role

The Project Scheduler is responsible for scheduling a large portfolio of projects and monitoring their execution.  The focus is to work with Project Managers to develop a programme that optimises resource use, and helps us achieve Firstgas strategic targets by "getting it done".

You’ll be joining an experienced, supportive and fun team in our Bell Block office, responsible for:

• Development of project schedules and templates 
• Optimising timing and resource use by identifying opportunities to align with maintenance activities
• Organizing, implementing and maintaining a scheduling management system supporting identified projects and their plans
• Driving self-service for individual project scheduling  
• Providing schedule reports for contract coordination, escalation and progress

We’re a flexible bunch and this role could be part-time (32 hours/week) for the right candidate, with a mixture of working from home and in the office if you desire.  This compliments our whole-self wellbeing focused benefits programme – access to health, pet and life insurance, wellbeing grant and wellbeing leave to support you, your whanau and our communities.

Do you have?

• Project and portfolio scheduling experience
• Ability to juggle and prioritise a large workload
• High level of IT competency, especially MS Office 
• Superior communication skills
• A focus on results
• A willingness to learn, develop and share knowledge

What we offer:

Firstgas Group offers a culture that embraces productivity and integrity, encourages proactive thinking and rewards achievement. On offer is an exciting role within a dynamic company. Grow your career in an environment that places high emphasis on staff development and well being. There is simply so much potential here - for our business and for your career.  So, make great things happen now by applying here today!

Applications close Sunday 26 September 2021