Company Description
Whakatakoto te tūāpapa | Laying the foundation
At Contact, we’re proud to be kaitiaki of one of Aotearoa’s most powerful natural resources - geothermal energy. Our geothermal operations are deeply rooted in the whenua of the central North Island, where the earth’s heat fuels our ambition to lead the way in renewable energy. With decades of experience and innovation, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in harnessing geothermal energy to power homes and businesses across the motu.
Our internal drilling function is a cornerstone of this mahi. We manage and operate multiple geothermal well sites, from planning and procurement through to execution and intervention. This in-house capability allows us to respond quickly, maintain high standards, and continuously improve our practices. With a pipeline of exciting projects on the horizon its an exciting time to join our high performing team!
Job Description
Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the role
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll be at the heart of our geothermal drilling and intervention operations. You’ll coordinate contractors, manage logistics, and ensure critical materials and tools are where they need to be - all while keeping a close eye on safety, quality, and cost. From overseeing stock levels to troubleshooting technical issues, your mahi will directly support the success of our drilling projects and the long-term health of our geothermal wells.
You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement, helping us refine our methods and build capability across the team. Whether you’re reviewing intervention programs, writing end-of-well reports, or acting as a nominated supervisor on site, your contribution will be valued and visible. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in delivering work that matters - for Contact, for our communities, and for the future of energy in Aotearoa.
Qualifications
This is an important role that will require a broad set of skills and experience. We are looking for a person that enjoys being in the centre of geothermal drilling or intervention operations. You will be focused on ensuring the team has the tools they need and collaborating across job streams.
We are looking for a talent who can be descriped as:
- Proven skills in making effective and transparent business decisions without significant oversight or guidance.
- Eagerness to expand own skills and knowledge base.
- Skilled at effectively and positively communicating complex or technical ideas and issues to others
- A high degree of motivation, integrity and professional standards.
This position requires 5-10 years in the Drilling industry, with specific experience and knowledge in the following:
- Familiarity with drilling and or coil tools, casing and valve manufacturing and specifications
- Knowledge of drilling practices, equipment and international tool manufacturers
- Proficiency working with Rimbase software and other similar industry software to record drilling parameters would be preferred.
- Experience working on or around large drilling rigs and well sites.
- Knowledge of machine shop techniques for equipment repairs, Incoterms, customs regulations and
- Understanding of API standards for drilling, coil tubing operations, tools, casing and valves.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of drilling and or intervention operations and preparation of projects.
Additional Information
There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi. Along with great leadership, teammates, development, and growth and progression opportunities, free health insurance cover, better-than-your-average leave, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, bi-annual payments towards Contact Energy products, and more!
Applications close Friday the 5th of September
Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.
We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.
Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.
The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.
We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.
At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.
Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.
Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.
