Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the high-voltage transmission network connecting generation sites with towns and cities across Aotearoa.
As leaders in the energy sector, we're driving the transformation required for a sustainable, net zero carbon future.
About the team
Our Grid Delivery division is responsible for all work across New Zealand's transmission network, including projects and maintenance, in partnership with our service providers.
Delivering approximately $300M in capital projects and $100M in operational expenses annually, our Grid Works Delivery team ensures our asset management plan is executed effectively and aligns with strategic goals.
The opportunity
Based in Wellington (or potentially Auckland or Christchurch for the right candidate), you'll join a team of 12 Investigation Project Managers.
In this critical role, you'll engage across multiple areas of the business, including Tactical Engineering, Asset Planning, System Planning, and Customer and Commercial teams, among others.
You'll lead investigation projects by defining scope, coordinating inputs, and developing business cases that set projects up for successful delivery.
These projects span various scales, from $250k to $100m+, and include initiatives like:
Substation upgrades and strategic line replacementsNew grid connections for renewable energy sources and electrification projectsResilience-driven programmes, such as seismic upgrades and flood mitigationsYou'll also play a vital role in enabling major internal strategies, including Net Zero Grid Pathways, while supporting external customers in achieving their electrification goals.
This role provides opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders, tackle complex challenges, and contribute directly to New Zealand's energy future.
About you
You're ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships and delivering results through teamwork, is second to none.
With a focus on customer needs, you manage complexity with a clear, solution-oriented mindset.
Your background will demonstrate:
Project Management Expertise: At least five years managing successful projects, ideally in critical infrastructure or energy, supported by project management qualifications or a commitment to obtaining them.Technical Understanding: Familiarity with engineering or infrastructure project lifecycles and experience developing complex business cases.Stakeholder Engagement: A proven ability to navigate expectations, ask insightful questions, and build trust with diverse stakeholders.Resilience Project Experience: Knowledge of resilience-focused work programmes such as seismic retrofitting or environmental mitigations.Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.Join us at Transpower Aotearoa 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, which 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.
Next steps
To play a key role in shaping New Zealand's energy future and contribute to meaningful projects that impact all New Zealanders, review the position description below or via our website and apply today!
Applications close Sunday 26 January. We'll review applications as they're received and may begin conversations before the closing date.
Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand with full work eligibility. We're committed to making reasonable accommodations to suit individual circumstances.
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