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Help shape and delivery New Zealand's emerging distributed flexibility market
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Work across industry, government and the electricity sector to turn emerging opportunities into practical solutions
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Two Year Fixed-term role based in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
He angitūtanga | The opportunity
The Innovation and Technology team identifies and explores new energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, trends and solutions happening globally and in New Zealand, and provides overarching recommendations and insights to the Leadership Team.
The Project Delivery Lead – Distributed Flexibility will lead the development and delivery of initiatives that enable smarter and more flexible use of energy across New Zealand. The role will build EECA’s capability and delivery capacity in distributed flexibility, by designing, implementing, managing and evaluating pilot programmes, market development activities, and strategic initiatives that enable smarter, more flexible energy use across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Working closely with industry, electricity networks, technology providers and other government agencies, you will help identify opportunities, test new approaches, capture evidence and insights, and support successful solutions to progress towards wider market adoption.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading the development and delivery of distributed flexibility projects, pilots and demonstrations
- Translating emerging technologies and market opportunities into practical initiatives and delivery plans.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary delivery across EECA and external partners.
- Support procurement, commercial arrangements and management of delivery partners.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Energy, Technology, Business, Project Management or equivalent work experience
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Project management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2 Practitioner), or equivalent project delivery experience.
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5+ years’ experience delivering complex projects, programmes, pilots or innovation intiatives
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Experience in distributed flexibility, demand response, distributed energy resources, smart energy systems, energy markets, EV charging, Vehicle-to-Everything, customer energy technologies, or electricity network innovation.
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Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
In addition, we provide:
- 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: About EECA - Who we are | 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 23 August 2026.
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.