Posted: 14/10/2024

Closing Date: 11/11/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunedin

Job Category: Engineering

The Role
A varied role with a strong analytical focus, you will be responsible for evaluating network performance and making improvement recommendations.
Collecting, collating and analysing real time information you will report on network events, operational issues and the delivery of planned work. Utilising your analytical approach, you will identify patterns delving deep to understand why.
Solutions focused, you will investigate these through collaborating with relevant subject matter experts and senior leaders from across the business to discover practical operational improvement opportunities. Working alongside others within the Operational Performance and Safety Team, you will support the implementation of learnings through a continuous improvement lens.

About You
An inquisitive individual, you will bring a strong analytical and problem-solving skillset. With sound knowledge of risk management and incident investigation you will bring a pragmatic approach with the ability to turn complex data sets into practical recommendations.
Degree qualified in engineering, science, or mathematics you will have experience in the electrical industry or broader infrastructure sector, ideally with exposure to electricity network operations. Experience with ICAM, RCA or other similar techniques would be desirable but is not essential.


The Opportunity
An analytical role with influence, this is a unique opportunity to work with both data and people. You'll get to identify not only problems, but be part of the solution, seeing your work resulting in tangible actions.
Supported by subject matter experts, this is a perfect for someone looking to take their skills further and join the electricity sector or someone already in electricity wanting to specialise within network operations.
Not in Dunedin? Relocation support is on offer.
Dunedin offers a balanced lifestyle ideal for everyone, including those seeking an adventure or raising a family. As well as a variety of recognised schools within short travel, Dunedin is home to The University of Otago, perfect for those seeking further professional development opportunities.

About Us
Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing support for professional development and training
• Hybrid flexible work policy and lifestyle leave option
• Active Wellbeing Programme giving you access to free fruit, free flu vaccinations, regular activities and events
• Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive discounts and great deals on over 40 of your favourite brands and stores including air travel, hardware and home appliances
• Southern Cross private medical insurance discount
• Additional Employer contribution to Kiwi Saver
Employee Reward and Recognition programme

Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.
We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Please include a cover letter, telling us why you're a great fit for Aurora Energy. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
For a confidential discussion around this position please call Tom Stevens at Fluid Recruitment on 03 467 7227.
To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.