Search suggestions:

part time
full time
visa sponsorship in new zealand
accredited employers
teacher aide
part time no experience
apprenticeships
housekeeper
registered nurse
no experience
retail
student part time
woolworths
Wellington
Auckland
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Marlborough
Otago
Napier
Hastings
Whanganui

Senior Asset Planner - Power Cables Portfolio

Transpower
Wellington, Wellington
Full time
1 day ago

At Transpower, we plan, build, operate, and maintain the National Grid - New Zealand's electricity transmission backbone. Our purpose is to empower Aotearoa's energy future, enabling a net-zero carbon economy and a secure, reliable electricity system.

About the team

The Asset Planning - Primary Assets team manages critical infrastructure across our High Voltage AC substations, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, cables, and buswork.

We work closely with our colleagues in Facilities, Lines and Secondary Systems to make smart, timely investment decisions that balance cost, risk, and performance - ensuring our assets continue to support Transpower's strategic goals as the sector transitions to more renewable generation.

The opportunity

Based in Wellington or Christchurch, this role offers you the chance to shape how we plan and invest in our Power Cables portfolio. This unique portfolio spans both inside and outside the substation, managing our High and Medium Voltage assets.

In asset planning, things are rarely black and white. You'll need to be comfortable working in the grey, asking insightful questions, and drawing on the expertise of others to help define what 'good' looks like when:

  • Balancing short-term investment decisions with minimising whole-of-life asset costs
  • Prioritising asset investments that deliver the greatest net risk reduction over the next five years while managing cost pressures
  • Advancing maturity in cables data, modelling, technology, and international good electricity industry practice to prepare for the next major cables investment programme

Whether you bring hands-on experience managing cable assets or a strong background in asset management, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on nationally significant infrastructure.

What you'll deliver

You'll lead the development and implementation of asset management plans, applying sound investment principles and lifecycle costing. Your work will include:

  • Leading the Power Cables portfolio within Primary Assets to ensure plans are robust, reliable, and fit for purpose
  • Using lifecycle modelling and asset health forecasting to guide investment decisions
  • Developing business cases for asset replacement, refurbishment, or acquisition, and identifying opportunities to bundle projects and align delivery
  • Collaborating with teams across Transpower to ensure strategies align with long-term objectives
  • Building and refining asset health and investment models to support planning and risk assessment
  • Undertaking risk assessments to guide optioneering for future replacement decisions

What sets you apart?

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for asset management and the confidence to take on complex challenges. You work well independently and thrive in cross-functional collaboration, bringing practical, forward-looking solutions to the table.

While experience in energy or utilities is preferred, we welcome strong asset management capability from other sectors.

To be considered, your tailored CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in engineering or asset management
  • Chartered Engineer status or a recognised asset management accreditation, supported by proven experience
  • Significant experience in asset management, with a focus on cost- and risk-based decision-making
  • Strong analytical skills. You're comfortable working with data and drawing insights to support strategic planning
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts and insights into clear, practical advice
  • A structured, collaborative approach to problem-solving
  • The ability to mentor and support others in their professional development

Knowledge of substation primary assets, particularly power cables, and experience in the energy sector are highly regarded. However, if you bring strong asset planning expertise and a curious, open mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

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 experience which they love to share. We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week to build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.

We prioritise employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness benefits - check them out here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits.

Next steps

If you're ready to take your place at the heart of the electricity sector and help us achieve the best long-term outcomes for Aotearoa, we invite you to review the full position description and apply without delay.

The role closes on Wednesday, 20 August; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received. You may be contacted for an initial phone call or informal coffee chat before the closing date to assist with shortlisting.

Preference will be given to applicants already based in New Zealand with existing eligibility to work.

Save Apply
Report job
Other Job Recommendations:

Asset & Development Planner

Cardrona Alpine Resort
Queenstown-Lakes District
We're on the lookout for an Asset & Development Planner to support our asset and project teams with top-notch administrative,...
1 day ago

Structures Asset Inspector

HEB Construction
Auckland, Auckland
The ASM is an alliance between HEB Construction, Fulton Hogan and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to operate and maintain...
3 days ago

Trainer/Mentor- Power Platform

Koenig Solutions Ltd
New Zealand
  • How many years of work experience do you have with Microsoft...
  • How many years of work experience do you have with Microsoft...
1 week ago

Power platform developer (Enterprise Analyst)

Spark
Auckland, Auckland
  • Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and...
  • Build Power Apps to streamline processes and enhance user...
1 day ago

Power Technician

Downer
New Zealand
  Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity...
3 days ago

Policy Asset Coordinator

Timaru District Council
Timaru District
Are you interested in asset management databases and data analysis? Here is your chance to step into the data world! We are...
4 days ago

Asset Specialist Roading

Department of Conservation
Wellington, Wellington
Lead the national management of our vital roading infrastructure and help shape sustainable access to Aotearoa's wild places The...
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Power Apps AI Specialist

PwC
Auckland, Auckland
  • Designing, building, and deploying AI-enhanced Power Apps...
  • Developing and maintaining api connections to other systems,...
3 weeks ago

Asset Data Analyst

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, Wellington
  • Have you got sound knowledge of and experience in asset...
  • Can you manage large complex databases with the ability to...
4 weeks ago