2022 Market and Programme Coordinator null

As New Zealand's electricity System Operator, Transpower keeps the lights on for Kiwis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We manage the real-time power system and operate the wholesale electricity market. 

About the team

Our Market and Business Group are responsible for ensuring the operation of the electricity market tools, including performing analysis of market data and informing the strategic changes to our electricity markets as they progress towards being 100% renewable. 

The group also oversees business performance, contract management, project delivery and information management.

About the opportunity

The Market and Programme Coordinator provides key support services across the team to ensure effective delivery of the group’s work programme, including:

• Assisting Project Managers with management of programme and project finances, including purchase orders and financial processes and metrics reporting
• Assisting the Business Planning and Reporting Advisor with business analysis and reporting to Electricity Authority and Operations Senior Leadership team
• Assisting Market Analysts to prepare and publish market analysis 
• Supporting customer and stakeholder coordination and communication on strategic initiatives
• Working directly with the Market and Business leadership team to support the development of this exciting and fast-changing area of system operations

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved across the full breadth of the Operations division with visibility from working level through to senior leadership. 

Considered a key “entry point” into the division, this role is ideal for someone who wants to learn about the organisation and sector, before pursuing a more specialised career path. There is significant scope to pursue areas of interest and development, and Transpower is committed to supporting the successful candidate in their development in the role.

About you

Taking pride in all aspects of your work, you're someone who embraces challenges while applying your initiative and skills to support others. You're extremely customer focused, and build valuable constructive relationships to understand business needs  - that's why you can anticipate challenges and road blocks and seek opportunities to improve processes.

If you're a recent Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering graduate who is passionate about delivering the details for customers in order to meet big picture goals - we would love to hear from you!

To be considered, your cover letter and CV will demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in a project or programme coordination role
• Financial savvy and a proven understanding of financial management systems
• Experience with a contract or project administration management system
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite including MS Project
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

Why you should join us

We stand together for New Zealand - Tū mai Aotearoa - to enable a better tomorrow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity. Our people are made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a stimulating environment.

Next Steps

If you’d love to use your energy and intellect in a high trust role and be part of the rapidly evolving electricity sector, please review the position description below or via our website and apply without delay.

Role closes Sunday 8 May 2022. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and initial conversations may take place before the closing date.