At Transpower, we plan, build, operate, and maintain the National Grid - over $5B of critical infrastructure underpinning the country's electricity system.
Our core purpose is to empower New Zealand's energy future with a secure, reliable system supporting a net-zero carbon economy.About The TeamOur Grid Development division identifies future grid needs to ensure assets are well-maintained and aligned with planned investments in generation and the growing demand for electricity, as outlined in Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko - Empowering our Energy Future.The Lines Asset Planning team oversees a diverse portfolio of towers, poles, foundations, conductors, earthwires, insulators, and hardware.
Responsible for nearly 20,000 circuit kilometres of conductors and over 36,000 structures, the team ensures investments are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with Transpower's strategic goals.About The OpportunityThis ten-month parental leave cover, located in Wellington or Christchurch, is ideal for someone with knowledge of, or experience in, asset management or the electricity sector.
You'll primarily manage the conductor portfolio while broadening your understanding of other transmission line assets.Working collaboratively with various teams, both internal and external to Transpower, you'll support the delivery and development of lines asset class management plans.
This includes balancing cost and risk, identifying and investigating complex problems, and assisting in the development of standards and sustainable work plans.The work is interesting and varied, including:Contributing to the integration of Asset Management plans for both Capex and Opex over a 15-year horizon.Forecasting asset replacement and refurbishment work using models and tools, supported by historical data.Supporting the development, review, and calibration of asset health models.Using whole-of-life costing principles to develop investment cases for asset replacement and refurbishment.Undertaking strategic initiatives and planning/process improvement activities.You'll provide advice and reporting to a range of stakeholders and contribute to Capex and Opex works plans for business planning and Regulatory Control Period justification.What You'll BringWe'd love to hear from you if you have a background in electricity, asset management, other utilities, or consulting.
You may have applied sound asset and risk management principles and completed options analyses and cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions.While knowledge of transmission lines or critical infrastructure is advantageous, our team is ready to support your learning in this specialised area.Your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:1-3 years of asset management experience or equivalent qualifications.An understanding of energy sector assets.Analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.Commercial awareness, including financial analysis and risk management.Strong critical thinking and communication skills.Additional knowledge/experience that would be an advantage:A relevant degree or asset management qualification.Project management experience.Knowledge of corrosion management.Join us at TranspowerAotearoa is powered by the people who work here.
Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver.
This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience, which they love to share.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week.
This helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture.
This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.We prioritise employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness benefits—check them out here: Staff Benefits.Next stepsIn Transmission Asset Management within the National Grid, you'll be at the heart of New Zealand's electricity sector, working to achieve the best long-term outcomes.
Please review the position description below or via our website and apply without delay.
For more insight into the scale of our enterprise, review our 2023 Asset Management Plan.Applications close Sunday, 26 January.
We'll review applications as they are received, so you may hear from us before the closing date for an initial chat to facilitate shortlisting.Candidates already in New Zealand with existing eligibility to work will be given priority.
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