Market Analyst / Senior Market Analyst

Market Analyst / Senior Market Analyst

Join to apply for the Market Analyst / Senior Market Analyst role at Transpower New Zealand.

The position offers a career in a critical utility national grid operation spanning New Zealand.

About Transpower

Transpower owns and operates the national grid, a critical utility that runs from Kaikohe to Bluff.

As System Operator, we operate the wholesale electricity market and ensure supply matches demand, keeping the system reliable, competitive, and innovative.

About The Team

The Market Services group supports real-time delivery of the System Operator service, provides market response information, procures specialist market products, engages stakeholders, and contributes to market development and strategy.

About The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join us and work in either the Wellington or Hamilton office, in a complex, stimulating environment that provides a unique and essential service to Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will be part of the team that ensures the electricity system keeps the lights on for homes, businesses and communities.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the modelling, analysis and future development of the electricity market.

Inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes that enable new technology deployment.

Communicate insights to colleagues, senior staff and external stakeholders, enabling informed decision making.

Prioritise work across projects, demonstrating agility, flexibility and resilience in fluid situations.

Qualifications

Skilled in using Python and Power BI.

Ability to work with ambiguity and solve problems with missing information.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present technical concepts clearly.

Results-oriented with a proactive drive for improvements.

Inquisitive and analytical mind.

Bachelor's or higher degree in mathematics, science, engineering, economics, operations research or a related field (required).

Knowledge of the New Zealand electricity or energy sector, familiarity with complex system modelling and large data analysis is advantageous.

Benefits

Our benefits include a range of health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing.

Next Steps

Role closes Tuesday 28th October.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please note existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

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