Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the unique High Voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we are at the forefront of the country's pending electricity transformation. Our team is working hard to enable accelerated electrification, and a sustainable net carbon zero future.
About the team
Our Grid Delivery division is accountable for the delivery of all work across New Zealand's transmission network. This includes project and maintenance work, delivered in conjunction with our service provider organisations. Transpower delivers approximately $300M capex and $100M in opex per annum. Our Grid Works Delivery team ensures Transpower's asset management plan is delivered, built, and commissioned in a manner which meets the organisations strategic objectives.
About the opportunity
Ideally based in Wellington, although Auckland, Palmerston North, or Christchurch will be considered, you'll be one of fifteen Investigation Project Managers operating in a playmaker role which will require you to reach into multiple parts of the business (and beyond where the projects are for external customers), including our Tactical Engineering, Asset Planning, System Planning, Economics, Property, Environment, Customer and Commercial teams.
Part time or job share options may be available for the right candidates.
While you'll be part of delivering projects, you'll also work with project owners in fashioning the scope and bringing players round the table from within and outside the business to work up concepts and solution studies that deliver great projects.
You'll lead and coordinate the work of a project team to manage and deliver investigation projects, with the development of concise, high-quality business cases and:

• Ensure a seamless transition between the investigation and delivery phases of projects
• Develop and manage effective relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met, there are no surprises and project outcomes are successfully delivered
• Anticipate, identify and manage/raise issues and risks and ensure accurate and timely milestone and metrics

Projects can range from $250k to $100m plus. The team assesses a range of project types, including substation switchgear and secondary systems replacements and upgrades, lines reconductoring and strategic upgrades, building new substations, HVDC and reactive support projects, and strategic initiatives to support policy / specification updates.
You'll be involved in enabling major internal strategies such as Net Zero Grid Pathways and delivering investigations for Transpower's large capital projects, while also supporting external customers with their electrification projects. Example projects would include establishing new grid exit points (GXPs) for distribution networks, upgrading existing GXPs for industrial customers pursuing decarbonisation in their processes, and creating grid injection points (GIPs) for new battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar and wind farms.
You'll engage at all levels across Transpower, with our customers, stakeholders, consultants, and service providers. It's mentally stimulating and challenging work!
About you
Customer-centric, you'll use your outstanding relationship management skills to work collaboratively to ensure a shared vision with expectations and commercially successful project outcomes being achieved.
You'll have previously worked broadly and at pace, including with geographically based teams, to investigate find solutions, and solve problems.
To be considered, your CV and cover letter will be clearly articulate

• A minimum of five years' experience in running successful projects (ideally in energy sector/critical infrastructure) using sound project management techniques and methodologies. This may be underpinned by a formal qualification or the desire to gain project management certification
• Understanding of engineering or significant infrastructure projects and their life cycles
• Experience in the development of complex commercial business cases and approval processes
• Proven ability to question astutely while managing expectations and relationships
• Well-developed and concise oral and written communication skills
• Experience of delivering resilience-driven work programmes e.g., Seismic/fire building upgrades, flood/tsunami mitigations, slope stability remediation

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.
Wellbeing is supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits (check them out here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits), on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time.
Next steps
To play a key role in helping to deliver a net zero carbon future for Aotearoa please review the position description below or via our website and apply without delay.
Role closes Sunday 15 September; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received and exploratory conversations may commence prior to the close date to facilitate shortlisting.
Reasonable accommodation is available to suit your personal circumstances however preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand with full work eligibility.

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