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
We are looking for a Regulatory Lead (Electricity Authority) that will provide electricity market regulatory expertise to manage Orion's regulatory risks. You will communicate and advocate Orion's regulatory position and engagement ensuring we deliver on strategic objectives while we enhance our industry reputation with a focus on outcomes for our current and future customers.
Building a strong and trusted relationship while engaging with the Electricity Authority will be a key factor in this role. You'll get excited by the opportunity to enhance our industry reputation with a strong focus on our current and future customers.
Provide electricity market regulatory advice and support to Orion assessing the impact on the business and our decision making
Represent Orion in industry forums, meetings and working groups with a knowledgeable and informed voice on electricity market regulatory issues
Understand electricity market regulatory landscapes and factors to ensure an understanding of regulatory risk and how we respond
Remain up to date on regulatory and disclosure requirements and changes of the Electricity Industry Participation Code
Write and produce written submissions to the Electricity Authority following a thorough internal process enlisting subject matter experts
Assist and take a lead in implementation of Code changes with impacted business units
Facilitate and manage regulatory audits
About you
5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in the electricity or telecommunications sector and a relevant tertiary degree in economics, engineering or law
Strong understanding of the New Zealand regulatory environment - how is applies to the electricity industry will be an advantage
Build strong relationships with the ability to work collegially and hold a place at the table with other industry leaders and stakeholders
Ability to translate and relay complex information to others using appropriate language to various audiences
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability with the ability to engender responsibility in others
See continual improvement with an innovative approach and a big picture focus
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 , additional leave after five years, and supportive parental leave provisions.
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!