Utility Scale Generation Manager

Utility Scale Generation Manager

New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington or Tauranga

About the role

This is an increasingly exciting time for us as parties seek to capitalise on emerging green energy opportunities.

The Utility Scale Generation Manager role exists to provide quality relationship and project management to prospective generators as they initiate generation applications, engineering studies are undertaken and reviewed, and that we comply with industry requirements in the subsequent project progression and connection arrangements.

The role will also review how our assessment procedures could be improved to facilitate generators being approved to connect to our networks more quickly and with confidence.

If you enjoy working across multiple projects, stakeholders and are eager to enable Powerco’s vision to be a part of Aotearoa’s decarbonising future this could be the role for you.

The difference you’ll make

We are looking for someone who is skilled at building relationships, has project management expertise, is customer focused and can co-ordinate across multiple stakeholders with confidence. 

You will be the relationship and commercial lead for large scale generation applications, providing clarity to the customer on process staging, requirements and initiation. You’ll establish and maintain the initial project stakeholder team, ensuring suitable liaison, consultation, and responsibilities are understood and adhered to.

Establishing and maintaining trusted positive relationships with prospective connecting parties will be important as will maintaining key internal and other stakeholder interaction.

You will be a valued member of the Energy Solutions team which oversees generator, major commercial and industrial customers. You’ll be involved in generation opportunities across Powerco’s footprint.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in project management essential
• Tertiary qualification and/or industry experience
• Skilled customer relationship management

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a great organisation that will develop you
• Great office environment, team culture & social activities
• Health and Wellness – flu vaccinations, access to regular health checks, fruit in the office
• Healthcare scheme - Medical insurance package

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 leverage Aotearoa low carbon electricity system and grow our economy towards a net zero 2050 goal.  

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.

Tell us about how you'd be the best person for our team. Apply now! 

Applications close: Sunday 12 May 2024

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