• Opportunity working for a Crown Entity making a difference

  • Collaborative and supportive leadership

  • Contribute to increasing energy efficiency in NZ

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Group Manager Policy and Regulation, you will lead the Standards and Technical team in the creation of standards and other technical information to influence behavioural and technological change in energy use throughout New Zealand.

This role works alongside relevant organisations both in New Zealand and Australia, ensuring Trans-Tasman priorities are aligned.

In this role you will:

  • Lead the team to implement standards and certifications, policies and systems that support and enhance EECA’s objectives for energy use in NZ.
  • Provide specialist advice and expertise on emerging opportunities for interventions involving standards and regulations.
  • Engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Participate in national and international standards forums as required.

He kōrero mōu | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong management experience, especially in leading a team of technical experts
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or professional qualification in a related subject (science, engineering, or other relevant discipline).
  • Ability to lead subject matter experts to work through complexity and ambiguity to deliver high quality technical information
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management ability
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Experience in fostering collaborative teams.

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. 

  • Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
  • Access to a well-utilised social club
  • An excellent working environment – with a collaborative 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 Sunday, 28 April  2024.

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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