Do you want to join a successful team that is focused on issues that matter to consumers: Will the lights stay on? Do consumers have a choice? Are prices reasonable? Is innovation happening?

About the role

The Electricity Authority is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are the kaitiaki of electricity. Our purpose is to enhance New Zealander's lives, prosperity and environment through electricity.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor or a high performing senior to take the next step in their career joining the Electricity Authority's Monitoring team. You will be joining a well-established team who are looking to increase capability in this area so there will be the opportunity for growth and development in this role.

As a seasoned professional, the focus of your role will be supporting the Manager - Monitoring in leading and mentoring the Monitoring team, providing specialist advice on key market issues to the Authority and lead various projects including compliance investigations, regulatory development and outreach to consumers.

What we can offer

This role provides the opportunity to work in a high-performing team that delivers great outcomes, and is collaborative, flexible, and supportive. You'll have great opportunities to work with smart people, leading interesting, challenging, and meaningful regulatory projects.

We also know that it is important to maintain a healthy work life balance and in recognition of the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this

We offer the following:

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing training, support and professional development

Opportunities for career advancement

A range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives including wellbeing and working from home allowances, EAP services, monthly wellbeing, and social events and much more

You will have the following:

Excellent quantitative skills and experience in applying these skills to answer different research questions

Experience in leading complex research projects

A willingness to look across a set of evidence and to make a judgement based on this evidence

A desire to share your expertise with others through coaching and mentoring

Are you interested?

If you are ready for a challenge and making a difference - apply for this position or view the position description visit https://ea.careercentre.net.nz/

Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the online application.

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close on Sunday, 13 March 2022.

For other information please email MyHR@ea.govt.nz

Please note we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.