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Encourage businesses to investigate innovative new technologies related to energy use
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Bring your relationship management and technical skills to an organisation making a difference
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12-Month Fixed Term role
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Innovation and Technology team is responsible for helping shape the technical aspects of new energy related initiatives. It identifies and explores new energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, trends and solutions.
We’re looking for an Industrial Technology Lead to work with businesses investigating innovative new technologies to identify opportunities for demonstration and diffusion relating to energy use across sectors.
The role will also provide technical support across EECA for the development of new programmes and to support EECA’s engagement with businesses to encourage the uptake of innovative technologies. We are looking for expertise in a range of technologies relating to manufacturing and process heat, and including new electrification, decarbonisation and energy efficiency technologies.
He kōrero mōu | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Technical and commercial understanding across industrial, manufacturing, process heat and transport technologies
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Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business issues, energy use and technologies
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Experience in programme design processes
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The demonstrated ability to get results working with multiple stakeholders
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A proactive, resourceful and self-starting operating style with the capacity to meet deadlines.
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 Tuesday 21 October 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.