Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
About us
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.
The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we're evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.
About the role
In this newly created role, reporting directly to the Manager - Policy (Operations), you will provide technical advice and oversight of regulatory settings related to the security and reliability of the electricity system. Your work will involve proactively assessing emerging challenges, leveraging lessons from domestic and international power system events, and forecasting the impacts of system changes. Collaboration will be essential as you engage with key stakeholders, such as the system operator and the Authority's Security and Reliability Council, to ensure regulatory changes are effectively prioritised and implemented.
Why work for us?
We know it is important to maintain a healthy work life balance and in recognition of this the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this.
Including the following:
- Competitive remuneration with the Principal Analyst salary starting at $152,268
- Flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development
- Opportunities for career advancement
- A range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives including wellbeing and working from home allowances, EAP services, monthly wellbeing, social events and much more
Are you someone with the following?
- Relevant industry or policy experience
- Strong analytical skills
- A can-do attitude and high level of initiative, sound judgement, and discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to form and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience and/or knowledge of the energy sector, regulation, or similarly complex sectors (advantageous)
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Ready for a challenge?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "apply now" and complete the online application form. For more information about the role or our organisation, contact myhr@ea.govt.nz
To apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
Applications close on Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Please note we may begin considering applications as soon as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.