• Contribute to shaping EECA's digital products and tools

  • Close-knit, collaborative work environment

  • 2-year fixed term role based in Wellington or Auckland

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We're looking for a curious, people-focused UX/Product Designer to help shape the future of EECA’s digital products. Your UX and Product design skills will have real impact by creating intuitive digital tools and experiences that make it easier for New Zealanders to understand and take action around their energy use.

 

This is a hands-on design role, working from research through to a user interface that is clear and easy to understand, with a mix of discovery, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

 

In this role you will:

  • Work closely with the Digital Product Manager and technical leads from discovery to the implementation of solutions
  • Collaborate on research to understand user needs, behaviours and motivations
  • Lead the product design process to create superior user experiences for new digital tools
  • Develop and maintain design documentation, and artefacts
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design and research methods in the team.

 

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 5+ years’ experience in UX/UI design for digital products or a related field, ideally in government or complex service environments

  • Experience designing and creating user personas, journey maps and experience flows

  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD (Figma preferred).

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously in a small team
  • Familiarity with data visualisation

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.  

  • Access to a well-utilised social club
  • An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.

 

Mō mātou | 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 Pūngao – 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 well-being 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(external link)

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at careers@eeca.govt.nz. Applications Close: 11:59pm on Monday 21 July 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.

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