Capability and Capital Planning Manager

• Work at the heart of the electricity sector - the Transmission and System Operator
  
• Lead a small team to develop capability roadmaps and long-term investment planning
  
• Engage and build strong relationships to provide regulatory and strategic support
  
  
  

Work closely with Operations stakeholders and our senior leadership team in the delivery of capability roadmaps and investment plans that drive value.

Transpower's purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

About The Team

Our Operations Process and Technology Improvement (OPTI) group supports the Operations division to deliver solutions required to manage the real time power system and prepare for an increasingly electrified future https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/our-system-operator-role

The group plays an essential role in proactively identifying the critical capabilities, skills, resources, and support needed to meet current and future operational needs. They are working to optimise planning and investment decisions across key tools and processes (including SCADA applications, market systems, and real time asset management technologies) utilised by our control rooms and other areas of Transpower.

The Capability and Capital Planning team creates and maintains a relevant capability model and the assessment of the maturity level for Operations agreed by the Operations Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This team maintains the capability roadmap, a forward looking workplan across Operations, working closely with our ICT division, to have a joined-up investment plan to deliver the long-term business outcomes for the division.

The opportunity - due to lateral progression!

Supporting the Head of Operations, Process and Technology, you'll ensure OPTI facilitates capability and capital planning using a collaborative approach involving the wider Operations Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure our operations division is investing in the right functional and operational capabilities and tools.

You'll lead the capability and capital planning function in Operations by creating and facilitating an adaptive process to incorporate changes in priorities agreed by SLT over the investment period. You'll also oversee the creation of an investment plan with various inputs e.g. capability uplift roadmap, continuous improvement initiatives, funding envelop etc.

This role offers intellectually challenging work, with daily on-the-job learning and engagement with a wide range of internal stakeholders. You'll build relationships with teams such as our Regulatory team, ICT, Finance, Grid Projects, and across the Operations Division. You may also engage with Service Providers, Technology Suppliers, market participants and the Electricity Authority.

What will you bring?

Ideally, you'll have experience working in business architecture/enterprise business analysis as you'll work with our Investment Manager and Business Architect to form a roadmap and translate that into the investment plan.

Experience navigating in a regulated business and driving capital planning investments will enable you to hit the ground running and ensure we deliver value. You'll be known for your exceptional stakeholder management and facilitation skills and thrive in a role where you distil complexity and collaborate with and learn from technical subject matter experts.

To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline and/ or equivalent experience.
  
• Leadership of technical and operationally oriented people providing an internal service. You will have proven ability to understand the theory underlying business requirements and love delivering value and outcomes at pace!
  
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, an ability to present complex information clearly and simply, tailoring communications to meet the audience needs.
  
• Expertise in planning and facilitating stakeholder workshops driving consensus and tangible outcomes.
  
• Proven experience in participating in and overseeing the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives relating to capital investment and capability planning.
  
  
  

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders - every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.

Health and wellbeing is prioritised with a great range of employee benefits including health and income protection insurance!

Next steps

To take on an exciting new role, please review the position description on our careers site and apply with your cover letter and CV without delay.

Role closes Monday 14th July: however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted before the close date to arrange an initial informal conversation to facilitate shortlisting.