Flexibility Lead (Fixed-term)at Electricity Authority -
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 roleThis newly created role of Flexibility Lead is your chance to shape the future of energy in Aotearoa.Flexibility is a key enabler for the evolving electricity system.
The Authority has a number of projects focused on flexibility and non-traditional solutions, but these require cross-organisational coordination and cross-sector action to ensure the work can best support the transition and security of supply.You will develop and lead the Electricity Authority's flexibility and non-traditional solutions work programme, ensuring these innovations are effectively integrated into the sector to support a low-emissions energy transition and maintain security of supply.
This includes assessing regulatory needs, advising on project structure and resourcing, and quantifying the benefits of proposed initiatives.Key responsibilitiesYou will support the organisation by:leading the development and delivery of the Authority's flexibility and non-traditional solutions work programme, ensuring alignment with the Authority's strategic outcomes and sector needsassessing or creating regulatory frameworks and identifying opportunities to support or integrate solutions that support a low-emissions, secure electricity systemcollaborating across Authority teams and engaging with external stakeholders to align workstreams, shape project structures, and drive programme outcomes.Are you someone with the following? Experience in the energy sector (or other regulated sectors) with a deep understanding of industry dynamics and stakeholder engagement.
Experience with flexibility, non-traditional solutions and other innovative solutions is a big plusAbility to work independently and effectively handle complex, ambiguous situations with strategic thinking and adaptabilityExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and connect the strategy with the detail when providing adviceA proven ability to deliver and embed change in a range of environments with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhy 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.As a senior leader, you will be encouraged and supported to develop and communicate your vision, engage with and motivate people to participate and makes things happen.
You will also be able to contribute beyond your core functional areas to enhance overall effectiveness of the Senior Leadership team and achieve outcomes for the Authority. This role offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams.Competitive remuneration range, from $153,000 (plus 3% net KiwiSaver contribution)Flexible working optionsIndividual and organisational support for training and developmentAre you interested?If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click apply now and submit your cover letter and CV.For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below.
If you'd like to kōrero more about the role, 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 Friday, 1 August 2025 - but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don't wait!