The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Good information matters. Especially when it tells you what's sitting underground, where an asset is located, or what's actually out there on the network. We have two opportunities as Asset Information Coordinators, on a 9-month and 12-month contract helping keep the information behind our electricity network accurate, current and useful.
This is one of those roles where being naturally curious is a real advantage. You'll work with as-built drawings, network information, asset records and spatial data, piecing information together, spotting when something doesn't quite add up and making sure the right information ends up in the right place.
And while there are systems involved, this isn't just about sitting in front of a screen entering data. The information you maintain is used by people across our business, contractors and others working around our network, so getting it right genuinely matters.
You'll be part of the team responsible for maintaining and improving information about Orion's network assets.
That will see you:
Interpret as-built drawings and turn them into accurate asset information
Maintain network information across our geospatial and asset management systems
Process underground cable location records and help make reliable information available to those who need it
Carry out quality checks, investigate inconsistencies and correct errors
Use spatial information and analysis to help answer questions and support decisions
Respond to information requests from across the business, contractors and third parties
Help clean up historical or migrated data and improve the way information is managed
Look for opportunities to make processes, procedures and data quality better
About you
You'll enjoy this role if you're someone who likes a mix of structure and problem-solving. You can work methodically without switching off your curiosity and you're comfortable asking questions.
You'll also bring:
NCEA Level 3 or equivalent experience where a relevant tertiary qualification would be useful
Experience working with electrical utility data, GIS or asset management systems advantage
The ability to interpret drawings, plans or as-built documentation
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy
The ability to organise your workload and keep things moving
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
A willingness to learn, adapt and get stuck in
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.
Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Five extra days of leave a year - three days of “My Days” leave and two “Orion Days” between Christmas and New Year
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!