About the opportunity This is a great opportunity to join us and work in either Wellington or Hamilton office, in a complex, stimulating environment that provides a unique and essential service to Aotearoa New Zealand. It's an exciting time for the industry as we support our country's decarbonisation journey. You will be joining a small collaborative and expert team who are integral to the power system's ability to keep the lights on for homes, business and communities across the motu. Taking on a key role in the team, you'll contribute to modelling the electricity market. Your work will help inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes that will enable new technology to be deployed across the power system. With no two days the same, you'll: Contribute to the modelling and analysis of the electricity market today and into the futureInform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes that will enable new technology to be deployed across the power systemCommunicate the insights of your work to senior staff and external stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisionsDeliver effective analytical expertise and support, you will be able to prioritise work including projects, whilst demonstrating agility, flexibility and resilience in assessing often fluid situations that require answers at short notice To be considered, your CV and covering letter will demonstrate: Skilled in using Python and Power BIAbility to work with ambiguity and solve problems with missing informationGood troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and oral communication skills, including documentation skills and ability to present technical concepts in an easy-to-understand wayStrongly results-orientated with a proactive drive for improvementsAn inquisitive and analytical mindA bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, engineering, economics, operations research or a related field is a requirement of the role.While not essential, knowledge of the New Zealand electricity or energy sector, familiarity working with complex systems that model electricity markets and/or comfort analysing and drawing insights from large data sets would be advantageous. 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. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity. Our people are made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment. Our benefits include a range of health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing. View them here:?
