Head of Strategy & Insights Job in New Zealand Recruiting by Transpower New Zealand Limited (TPNZ)

Partner with the Executive Leadership Team as a trusted advisorDevelop insights to inform/shape organisational strategy and implementationRepresent Transpower developing effective relationships and partnershipsTake on a key leadership role shaping the future strategic direction of Transpower and drive the decarbonisation of Aotearoa!As owner and operator of the National Grid, our transmission network consists of 170 substations, 25,000 transmission towers, and more than 11,000 kilometres of lines across public and privately held land - transporting bulk electricity (up to 220,000 volts) from where it is generated to cities, towns, and some major industrial users. As System Operator we operate the wholesale electricity market. As part of our role, we ensure supply (provided by generators) matches demand (by electricity users). We are also responsible for ensuring New Zealand's electricity system is reliable, competitive, and innovative as we play an integral role in the planning of New Zealand's electricity future.The energy industry is changing rapidly to support decarbonisation, and Transpower plays a critical role to enable this change whilst remaining a fit for future organisation.About the teamOur Strategy, Regulation & Governance division provides advice and insights to the Chief Executive, the Transpower Board and the Executive Leadership Team in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support delivery of commercial and regulatory obligations of Transpower to Government, customers, industry, and the community we serve.The Strategy team supports the Executive General Manager (GM), Strategy, Regulation & Governance along with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the broader Transpower business to be well informed of what industry changes may look like and the strategic decisions required to be successful in this context.Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, and the broader Transpower business, the Strategy team collates and presents both global and local insights to shape business direction and the options available to be successful in our rapidly evolving context.You will lead a team of three and provide trusted advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in steering Transpower's strategic direction. This role provides thought leadership to the ELT throughout the formulation and execution of Transpower's corporate strategy.You will facilitate gaining ELT insights and spearheading the development and implementation of Transpower's corporate strategy, along with its strategic focus areas and priorities. With a strong emphasis on the delivering of commercial outcomes, the position entails facilitating the development of regulatory advocacy strategies and programmes and galvanising the organisation to meet the demands of customers, government, and the community. With a strong emphasis on delivering robust commercial outcomes, the role is accountable for crafting regulatory advocacy strategies and programmes while mobilising the organisation to address the needs of customers, government stakeholders, and the wider community.Representing Transpower to various external stakeholders, you will cultivate effective relationships and partnerships to ensure the realisation of Transpower's strategic objectives and advocacy positions.About YouHighly analytical (both quantitative and qualitative), you'll have a depth of strategic experience gained over many years from working in highly regulated and/or asset intensive businesses. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills will have been developed through a career to date which encompasses:Significant strategy experience ideally in the energy sector with an impact on organisational performance in a commercial environmentProven ability to surface, frame, present and work on issues at pace and with agility across the short, medium, and long-termExceptional enterprise leadership and influencing skills. You will be able to speak to the results of your work informing and positively impacting organisational/sector strategy and outcomesExperience navigating rapid industry change, evolving, and growing organisations impacted by market and regulatory context, providing detailed option analysis including the identification, design, and delivery of new business opportunitiesAn understanding of complex, multi-faceted organisations with competing priorities involving both internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work across an organisation from the Board to the Executive team to technical experts while joining the dots on the key issues and providing concise analysisRelevant qualifications ideally to a post graduate levelJoin us at TranspowerAotearoa 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 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is modern and family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week. Wellbeing is supported with great employee health and wellness benefits - check them out here https://www.transpower.co.nz/careers/working-transpower Next stepsPlease review the position description available below and apply without delay! While the role will ideally be based in Wellington due to the collaboration required, other Transpower locations will be considered for exceptional candidates.Role closes Monday 6th May however, applications will be reviewed as they are received and an initial exploratory conversation and/or interview may be scheduled prior to the close date, which could see the closing date brought forward.Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required. Expertise CEO and General Management, Consulting & Strategy, Management Job level(s) Experienced, Management Work type(s) Permanent Full Time Interested in knowing more, and seeing our Wellington head office? Watch a brief video here In a grid emergency please call 0800 THE GRID.
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