Reliability Analyst

Reliability Analyst

📍 New Plymouth or Wellington

🕐 Permanent - Full-time

We’re looking for someone who loves exploring data and finding patterns that make a difference. In this newly created Reliability Analyst role, you’ll help Powerco improve network performance, compliance, and reliability.

You’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that support smarter, data-driven decisions across the business You’ll work across the full analytics development lifecycle, using a range of techniques to design fit-for-purpose solutions that meet the needs of diverse teams and challenges.

This role offers plenty of variety. You might be:

• Optimising a process to improve efficiency,
• Building a data model and dashboard to visualise performance trends,
• Collaborating with teams to interpret reliability data,
• Identifying opportunities to enhance network performance

You’ll join a forward-thinking team that’s modernising how we work, experimenting with new approaches, and helping others use data in smarter, more impactful ways.

About the role

In this hands-on, exploratory role, you’ll:

• Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across our electricity network
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualisations that make technical information easy to understand
• Work with colleagues across Electricity Programme & Delivery, Network Planning, Technical Services, and the Network Operations Centre to enable better decisions
• Identify ways to make processes and workflows more efficient, including automating where it makes sense
• Share insights in a clear, simple way so non-technical teams can use them effectively

This role is varied and dynamic, giving you the chance to make a real impact on how Powerco uses data to drive performance and reliability.

What you’ll bring

• At least 2–3 years’ experience in data analysis, insights, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Curiosity, innovation, and a drive to continuously improve
• (Bonus) Experience in electricity, utilities, or engineering

Why Powerco?

• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team shaping a more data-driven future
• Opportunities to grow your skills and influence how the business uses data
• Great benefits, including 4% KiwiSaver, extra leave options, paid volunteer days, and free life and medical insurance

If you’re motivated by discovery, enjoy experimenting with data, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

📅 Applications close: Monday 10 November 2025

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz