Network Transformation Lead (Technical)
As our Network Transformation Lead (Technical) reporting to our Network Transformation Manager, you'll challenge and explore how we do things now, and in the future. We want you to explore, pilot and deploy solutions and alternative approaches to ensure we are prepared for the changing energy environment so we can enable a transition to a low carbon future that has a strong focus on our network.
Can you speak the technical, operational and engineering aspects of our sector? Does the idea of exploring new technologies spin your wheels? Do you find yourself asking, “what impact will that have on the network, now and in the future”? If this sounds like you, you'll want to know more.
About us
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and enabling decarbonisation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch. We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
- Develop and refine the Orion network transformation roadmap and develop business cases for research and development projects
- Conduct and support research, development and pilot programme works while providing generalist engineering advice
- Lead and support Orion's participation in industry and public forums while recommending solutions that affect the design and operation of the future network
- Lead and support the design of systems and processes that streamline network connection processes and data use/collection
- Contribute to Orion's position in the future of system operation, the pathway to get there, and broader industry readiness
- Work across the Orion network to standardise Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requirements
About you
- Seasoned technical leader with experience in roles related to electricity network operations with a Power Engineering qualification
- Distribution-network authority - knowledge in New Zealand's electricity landscape with a sharp eye on what's next
- Ability to put strategy into action where you can turn Orion's vision into clear and actionable roadmaps
- Demonstrated success in developing innovative solutions and driving new, more effective ways of working
- Proven experience in preparing business cases, leading pilot programmes, and driving research and development initiatives
We offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead.
- Three days of “My Days” leave, additional leave after five years, and supportive parental leave provisions.
- A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.
To apply
We encourage you to put in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.
Please reach out to us with any questions at zoe.dalton@oriongroup.co.nz. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
