Tactical Protection And Automation Leader Job in Auckland Recruiting by New Zealand Frost Fans Limited

Tactical Protection and Automation Leader Lead a team of ~14 to enable a growing and exciting national work programme Optimise future focused protection engineering critical to Aotearoa Provide astute strategic and commercial leadership Work across Transpower and with external consultancies to accelerate electrification towards a more sustainable, net zero carbon future. Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand. With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we are at the forefront of enabling the country's energy transformation. Our teams are working hard to enable a sustainable, net zero carbon future. Our Grid Development division is responsible for identifying and conveying our future Grid needs up to 30 plus years ahead and develops transmission asset management strategies to meet our strategic objectives as outlined in Transmission Tomorrow and Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko. There is a significant increase in the volume of tactical engineering work which has been driven by electrification and the need to maintain the Transmission network. This requires exceptional people who are the power behind our business! About the team The Tactical Engineering and Estimation Group provides the engineering support and expertise in planning, investigations, and project engineering functions within Grid Development. It ensures that Transpower's objectives are met through quality, cost-effective engineering design which is carried out by external Engineering Consultants. The Protection & Automation team provide engineering services to Grid Development. Working closely with the Tactical Engineering Group, the Protection & Automation teams develop projects with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring that grid requirements are met, and risks managed. The Protection & Automation teams are collectively responsible for: Engineering and asset management investigations, design, project support, technical specifications, and cost estimation covering high voltage electricity transmission, specifically Protection & Automation, and supporting primary systems with a capital value of $300-$400m pa. Managing a range of technical controlled documents that include technical policies, design standards, standard designs, service, and purchase specifications. Innovations, including new equipment and alternative designs, will be studied and implemented by the team in order to meet the demands of a quickly developing energy market as we move towards a more sustainable future. Providing solutions which also consider the needs of the Substations teams, Transmission Lines, Asset Planning, and Operations. About the opportunity - a new senior leadership role! As a member of the Tactical Engineering & Estimation leadership team, you'll lead ~6 direct reports, including the Protection and Automation Project Engineering Manager (with a team of ~8 project engineers) two principal engineers and standards engineers who, in partnership with the engineering consultant panel, deliver design solutions and ongoing project engineering services to the grid delivery team. Ideally based in Wellington (exceptional candidates will be considered in Auckland or Christchurch) you'll play a key role in leading and guiding others in the wider team to achieve good outcomes for Transpower, clients, and ultimately New Zealand. This includes providing guidance to ensure that the level of risk that Transpower takes on is balanced against project costs and, as a result, play a pivotal role in developing projects which maximise value to Transpower. Working across the business, you'll ensure the timely delivery of outputs through your team, and also through engagement of a panel of external engineering consultants to support design and engineering work on all grid projects and programmes, from conception to commissioning. In collaboration with the Tactical Engineering leadership team, you'll identify and implement new approaches, innovations, and technologies to drive savings and optimisation, along with improved safety outcomes through engineering design. What will you bring? Your experience will include depth and breadth of leadership in commercially orientated environments. Customer centric and service delivery orientated, you'll have worked at a senior level in consultancy, engineering organisations, or organisations responsible for critical national infrastructure. Your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate: ~10 or more years' experience in people leadership and line management resulting in improved organisational outcomes. Experience in contract engineering management, including improving the performance of outsourced consultants and service providers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including previous experience of identifying information material to a decision, whilst navigating any associated ambiguity and maintaining forward momentum. Outstanding relationship management, and verbal and written communication skills, including advocacy and influencing of key stakeholders, internally and externally. You'll be comfortable communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences. A tertiary qualification in Engineering, ideally with associated chartership and a post graduate qualification. Your understanding of Protection and Automation and interest in legal and regulatory settings will enable you to question, coach, and lead the team to make the right long-term decisions for Aotearoa. Join us at Transpower Aotearoa 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 Next steps Please review the position description available via our career site and apply without delay. While Wellington is our preferred location for this role, exceptional candidates based in Auckland or Christchurch will be considered. Role closes Wednesday 27th March: however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted prior to the close date to explore your application further or to arrange an initial exploratory conversation. Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is preferred and candidates with full work rights will be reviewed initially. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr