Project Manager - Transmission System Operator

Deliver business change projects which help enable the energy future for NZ!

From business case to delivery manage concurrent, complex, multiyear projects

Permanent role in our Operations Process and Technology Improvement group

Build relationships and drive business outcomes through astute project management.

Utilise your experience, at the heart of the electricity sector.

Transpower's purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

As New Zealand's System Operator at the heart of the electricity sector, we operate the power system and connect the generators of electricity with electricity retailers (who on-sell it to consumers) through the wholesale electricity market.

We manage the flow of that electricity across Transpower's high-voltage transmission network to each of the twenty-nine local lines companies that supply individual homes and businesses across their low-voltage networks.

We also carry electricity to large industrial customers connected directly to the national grid.

A key part of our role is to ensure that electricity supply and demand are in balance at all times, and to manage voltage and frequency on the grid to ensure it remains consistently stable enabling New Zealanders access to the electricity they need, every second of every day.

About the team

Operations Process & Technology Improvement (OPTI) is a key function in the Operations Division, responsible for identifying capability requirements to support future needs and providing a clear roadmap and investment plan for delivering the necessary capability uplift and business outcomes.

The team manages, delivers, and governs the Operations investment plan, ensuring value for money while achieving strategic objectives.

OPTI also drives efficiencies by proactively identifying and implementing technology and process improvements to meet evolving Operations needs and enabling operations through reliable tools, training, and support.

Play a key role in supporting the Portfolio (Investment) Delivery Manager applying project and change management practices to support System Operator project delivery.

A business change-focused position, you will deliver business projects in the Operations Work Programme, collaborating with ICT Project Managers and colleagues in our Information Services and Technology division, and working with both internal and external stakeholders.Check out the nature of our project herehttps : / /

You'll also contribute to developing and assuring the project management practices in OPTI and be part of Transpower's Project Management Practice.

which provides standardised methodology, tooling, processes etc and supports maturity of project management and the Community of Practice to share knowledge.

Working with colleagues who care deeply, whilst enjoying intellectual stimulation and challenge, you'll deliver meaningful projects that have real impact to both our organisation and Aotearoa!

What will you bring?

Project delivery expertise (in both waterfall and agile) including production of business case and benefits realisation documentation.

Exposure to regulatory environments a bonus!

Strong relationship management experience with both internal and external stakeholders including the ability to collaborate, gain consensus and work cross functionally to improve outputs and outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex problems or processes, identify and understand requirements and develop alternatives.

A degree qualification and ideally a project Management Certification e.g. PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI (Project Management Institute).

Good experience using Microsoft office software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Project), and workflow tools such as Jira.

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 ethnicities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture.

This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.

Health and wellbeing are supported with a range ofemployee benefits including health and income protection insurance.

Next steps

To join our passionate team and New Zealand's Transmission System Operator, please review the position description on our careers site, and apply with your CV and cover letter, tailored for the role.

Role closes on Monday, 13th October

however, applications will be reviewed as received, and you may be contacted before the close date to arrange an initial informal conversation to facilitate shortlisting.

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

Interested in knowing more, and seeing our Wellington head office?

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