Portfolio Coordinator

Support a portfolio of projects, and varied internal and external stakeholders.

Assist a varied, interesting work programme that will support the future of the energy market and help enable a net carbon zero future!

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.

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.

The opportunity - due to lateral promotion!

Play a key role in the successful delivery of our Work Programme and be part of a motivated and caring team working to enable New Zealand's energy future.

Interesting and mentally stimulating projects form part of our Joint Work Programme with the Electricity Authority as well as continuous improvement initiatives for Transpower Operations.

Working alongside the Portfolio (Investment) Delivery Manager and various stakeholders of all levels, you'll provide essential analytical and support services as well as direct support to collaborative Project Managers who will act as your mentors.

You'll enjoy varied tasks including :

Financial tracking, monthly financial monitoring, monthly reporting on Portfolio projects status to the Electricity Authority and supporting the Delivery Manager with preparation on Operations & IST Governance report.

Scheduling, maintaining, and monitoring the full work programme and other programme level registers.

Programme / project administration including organising new staff induction for both permanent and contract team members.

Demonstrating customer centricity daily and an ability to work at pace, you'll nurture valuable, constructive relationships - both externally with the Electricity Authority and internally with Transpower's OPTI team, wider Operations Division, Information Services and Technology, and Finance.

Over time, we will support you to run small projects.

Career development longer term could lead you to other project centric, reporting, or analytical roles with us!

What will you bring?

Known as someone systems savvy, who takes pride in all aspects of your work, you embrace challenges while applying initiative and great coordination skills to support a dynamic and intellectually stimulating working environment.

You may already be working with individual project managers to assist at a project level.

An anticipator of roadblocks, you're also able to identify and capitalise on opportunities to improve and develop processes and ensure benefits are captured and realised.

Your cover letter and CV will demonstrate :

Prior experience working in a project driven environment at pace, providing support through project coordination and administration.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project and Excel.

Demonstrated understanding of financial management systems.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, particularly active listening, and the ability to seek clarity and communicate clearly and concisely.

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 and which we celebrate.

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.

We prioritise wellbeing with a wide range of employee health and wellness benefits.

Next steps

To take ownership of a great role and have the option to get involved with some of the amazing communities at Transpower, please review the links in the advert, and position description below / via our careers website and apply without delay.

Role closes Monday 13th of October

• however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted to explore your application further or to arrange an interview prior to the close date.

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

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