Compliance Lead – Legal Regulatory Focus

Regulatory compliance is at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition.

This role involves applying legal insight to support robust compliance frameworks, providing compliance awareness training, identifying risks, and managing systems.Come work in the electricity sector and evolve your expertise through developing and implementing robust compliance processes and procedures.

Transpower's purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system.About The TeamThe Operations team provides outage planning and real-time asset operations to the Grid Owner and undertakes the role of System Operator for Aotearoa's power system.

The team has a strong focus on developing the people, systems, and processes that are fit for purpose now and into the future.There are two key parts to the business, which reflect New Zealand legislative requirements for the power system.

As the Grid Owner, Transpower owns and operates the National Grid.

As the System Operator, the company is responsible for managing the real-time power system and operating the wholesale electricity market.About The OpportunityAs System Operator, Transpower monitors and reports on compliance by other industry participants.

The System Operator must follow a range of legal requirements and procedures in the delivery of its core functions.The Compliance Lead will support the management and administration of the System Operator compliance function, providing compliance awareness and training within Transpower, identifying compliance risks, and managing compliance systems.

This role involves working with the Corporate Counsel - Compliance & Impartiality to ensure compliance by the System Operator through the development and implementation of robust compliance processes and procedures.This role is ideal for someone with a legal qualification who enjoys applying legal reasoning in a regulatory and operational context.

It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders, understands and enjoys working with a compliance and continuous improvement focus, and who wants to work in a dynamic and future-focused sector.What Will You Bring?

Proven experience in internal compliance, investigations, and reporting.Experience in dealing with regulators.Demonstrable skills in influencing and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to drive value outcomes in a complex regulated environment.With a strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement, you'll ideally hold a relevant qualification - preferably in Law or Engineering - and bring experience in regulatory compliance or working within a regulated industry.Join Us At TranspowerAotearoa is powered by the people who work here.

Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity Transpower manages and delivers.

This is your opportunity to join the company on a mission that affects all New Zealanders - every day and long into the future.Transpower prioritizes wellbeing with a range of employee health and wellness benefits and offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.To apply, please review the position description and submit your application along with a cover letter outlining your interest.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and Transpower may contact you for an informal chat before the close date to facilitate shortlisting.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : Transpower is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Applicants must have existing and full New Zealand work rights to be considered for this position.

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