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
Understanding the environment we are in is critical to our success, this 12-month fixed term contract for Energy & Markets Insight Specialist will ensure we are developing and building on regional energy modelling capabilities to explore a range of future energy scenarios and pathways. Creating actionable insights are essential to how we make our management decisions and empower our customers and communities.
If you are an expert in your field, love to work in large data sets and have an analytical outlook with an innovative approach, you'll want to explore the possibilities of this role.
Develop and apply energy, economic and market analytics modelling capability to support the design, development and optimisation of network investments
Deliver and monitor key drivers and indicators of progress towards an equitable transition for the local Canterbury area
Provide advice on current and future wholesale and retail energy markets including future price paths and emerging flexibility markets
Support the development of new energy-related decision support tools for our customers
Provide technical support and mentoring across Orion to build knowledge, insights and robust new energy related decisions
About you
A depth of understanding of the energy sector and electricity markets
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or a depth of experience in a similar role
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills alongside economic and/or financial modelling
A genuine interest of future techniques and innovation processes
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to build credible relationships, influence and a customer focused outcome
Natural ability to connect, collaborate and build strong relationships and rapport
A curious, pro-active and innovative approach with the ability to think outside the box and not be afraid to try new things
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
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!