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Energy SpecialistOctopus Energy • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Energy Specialist

Energy Specialist

Octopus Energy • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in our vibrant Wellington CBD office. This entry‑level role invites you to become a true customer champion.

We are looking for enthusiastic people to contribute to the growth of Octopus. You will be on the front lines, providing outrageously good service to our UK‑based customers via email on our award‑winning Kraken platform. You must be an excellent written communicator and have top quality people skills.

This role is a chance to build a career in a company that prioritises your growth, allowing you to develop specialised expertise, all while building a global movement to drive radical decarbonisation and transforming customer service.

What you’ll do...

  • Provide Outrageously Good Service : Deliver empathetic, human‑centric support to our UK‑based customers primarily via email
  • Take Full Ownership : Manage customer issues from start to finish, including complex problem‑solving across billing, smart meter queries, and general account management
  • Be comfortable answering enquiries in volume : you’re taking customers on a journey of discovery
  • Innovate & Improve : Use your creativity to find effective solutions, challenge the status quo, and contribute your ideas to continuously enhance our customer experience and processes
  • Assist Vulnerable Customers : Handle sensitive situations with care and thoughtfulness, providing the support they deserve
  • Master the Octopus Platform : Become an expert in our award‑winning Kraken platform
  • Grow and Specialise : Identify areas you’re passionate about and develop specialised expertise to advance your career within Octopus Energy

What you’ll need...

  • Customer Obsession : Honest, focused, and committed to providing outrageously good customer experiences
  • Problem‑Solving Skills : Love for creative problem‑solving and thinking outside the box to resolve issues effectively
  • Adaptability & Resilience : Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and respond positively to change. A willingness to always learn and grow
  • Team Player Mentality : A strong desire to contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Service‑Oriented Background (Desirable) : Experience from sectors like retail, hospitality, or other service‑oriented fields where you’ve developed strong people skills.
  • Why join us...

  • Make an Impact : Every day, you’ll be working with passionate, like‑minded people to help accelerate the world's transition to a greener, fairer energy system
  • Experience Our Unique Culture : We are a diverse team of authentic people who work with freedom and responsibility. You'll be trusted to do the right thing and be yourself, adding your unique perspective to our dry‑stone wall
  • Uncommon Perks & Opportunities : Beyond a competitive salary, you’ll be included in our Equity Option Scheme (everyone owns a piece of the business!). For top performers, we offer career‑defining opportunities to work flexibly or even travel and relocate to our UK offices and beyond
  • Availability : Must be able to work on‑site in our Wellington CBD office, Monday to Friday, for a full‑time (37.5 hours) role.

    Salary : starting from $55,500

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

    Seniority level

  • Not Applicable
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

  • Utilities and Environmental Services
  • Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Octopus Energy by 2x

    Location : Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

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