Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Work for a fast-paced Crown Entity focused on accelerating renewables and helping New Zealanders make the most of their energy use
- Tier 2 role that is part of a closeknit collaborative Leadership Team
- Permanent role based in Auckland or Wellington
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Commercial Partnerships team is responsible for bringing specialised commercial and financial expertise to help EECA shape energy related initiatives at the regional and market level.
The Director, Commercial will lead the Commercial Partnerships team and ensure strong value from EECA's investments. This is a pivotal role in driving EECA's goals.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Financial oversight and deal structuring to design projects, and assessing financial viability
- Working with the finance markets to unlock private sector investment to complement EECA initiatives
- Lead deal orientation through to execution, including structuring, negotiation, and closing
- Ensure strategic leadership and innovation is demonstrated within EECA
This role will also be part of a tight knit Leadership Team and will work collaboratively with other Leadership Team members to achieve EECA's strategy, and role model EECA's four key behaviours.
He kōrero mōu | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Extensive private sector experience at a senior level
- Strong commercial acumen and a natural ability to forge partnerships
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to connect across and beyond EECA
- Understanding of the energy sector
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
- Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
- Access to a well-utilised social club
- An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.
Mō mātou | About us
EECA's mission is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. We are Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao – Guardian of the energy. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways. Our desired outcome is a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and wellbeing of current and future generations.
In order to get there, key strategic objectives are:
- Energy efficiency first
- Empower energy users
- Accelerate renewable energy
You can read more about what who we are at Who we are - About EECA | EECA
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Please find a link to the job description here: Director Commercial | EECA
All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at careers@eeca.govt.nz, Applications Close: 11.59pm on Thursday 12 June 2025.
Please note: We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.