Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Are you passionate about the provision of affordable electricity supply for New Zealand households?
We are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to lead work delivering a high-functioning regulatory environment for retailers and consumers. You will be part of the transformation in how consumers access, engage with, and benefit from the electricity system, empowering all New Zealanders through innovation, digitalisation and technology.
About us
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.
Consumers' best interests are at the heart of everything we do. We work to achieve a secure and resilient, accessible and efficient electricity system to keep the lights on and provide choices for consumers in accessing the energy they need now and in the future.
The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we're evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.
About the role
You will join the Retail and Consumer Policy team, within the recently formed Retail and Consumer Group. We are responsible for driving consumer outcomes in the electricity system to meet the Authority's statutory objectives and functions.
We are driving for an energy future where kiwis have confidence and choice, on their terms. Our goals for consumers include affordability access, flexible choices, and trusted advice. By keeping the consumer at the heart of our work, we ensure that the electricity industry is doing the same.
What we're looking for?
As someone with deep retail electricity experience, you have created innovative, compelling, and consumer-focused solutions. You have a vision and desire to see how the electricity sector can deliver to increasing consumer needs and demands.
You will be comfortable leading regulatory change and giving advice that enables innovation in how consumers generate and use electricity. This includes leading policy projects that enhance the retail electricity regulatory environment and leads to greater consumer participation such as our work on evolving multiple trading and switching.
You'll thrive in this role if you have the following:
- A can-do attitude with a high level of initiative. You'll strive to challenge current thinking, anticipate future issues, and promote debate while keeping sound judgement and discretion
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated delivery focus across complex priority projects
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to draw policy insights from a data-rich environment
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
A familiarity with electricity markets and a relevant background will help you comfortably engage the wider industry and provide technical and policy advice to senior leaders and the Authority Board.
We have a varied and stimulating work programme leading a range of policy and regulatory projects to strengthen the electricity market for enable consumers to benefit from new ways kiwis are using the electricity system.
Why work for us?
Electricity plays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. As an electricity kaitiaki our work is diverse, intellectually challenging and contributes to our communities, economy, environment, and the nation as a whole. We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can make a real difference. We foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing.
We know it is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance and in recognition of this the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this.
We also offer the following:
- Competitive remuneration
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development
- Opportunities for career advancement
- We have offices in Wellington and Auckland and support flexible working
Are you interested?
If you're ready for a challenge and want to help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click "apply now" and complete the online application form including a cover letter.
For further details about the role, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/797406_JobDesc.pdf
Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz
To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025 - but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don't wait!