- Work for a delivery focused Crown Entity supporting the acceleration of renewables and helping New Zealanders make the most of their energy use
- Use your investment skills in a different context
- Permanent role based in Auckland or Wellington
Mo te tunga | 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 Investment Specialist Lead will play a pivotal role in identifying, structuring and overseeing the execution of commercial project deals at EECA. This role will lead the financial evaluations, risk assessments and investment strategies to ensure EECA's investment projects deliver strong value for money and impact.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Financial analysis and deal structuring to lead financial assessments of potential investment projects
- Working closely with the Director Commercial to structure deals that meet market demands
- Investment strategy development to ensure EECA is maximising its value for money
- Providing thought leadership and subject matter expertise to the team and EECA more broadly
He korero mou | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 5+ years private sector experience at a senior level in investment analysis, corporate finance, or related fields
- Financial expertise and deal structuring with a strong understanding of financial modelling such as ROI, NPV, IRR
- Strong commercial acumen and a natural ability to forge partnerships
- Strong problem solving abilities to address complex financial challenges and provide innovative solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to connect across and beyond EECA
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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.
Mo matou | 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 Pungao - 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 inaianei | Apply now
Please find a link to the job description here: Investment Specialist Lead | EECA
All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at [email protected], Applications Close: 11.59pm on Sunday 3 August 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.
