Project Integration Lead

Company Description

Te Tākinatanga | Our Story   

Contact Energy is a prominent gentailer, a term that combines "generator" and "retailer." As a gentailer, Contact Energy is involved in both the production and sale of electricity, providing a seamless integration of energy generation and retail services. This dual role allows us to manage the entire energy supply chain, from generating power through our various sources (hydro, geothermal, and thermal), to delivering it directly to consumers. By controlling both ends of the spectrum, Contact Energy can offer competitive pricing, ensure reliability, and drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

The Major Projects team plays a crucial role in driving the company's strategic initiatives and large-scale projects. The team focuses on delivering complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring they align with Contact Energy's commitment to sustainability and innovation. Their work is pivotal in advancing Contact Energy's goals of providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to New Zealand.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity 

Based in the beautiful Taupo region and reporting to the Risk Assurance & Op Readiness Manager (probably easier to call him Wayne), we're now on the look out for a Project Integration Lead to run the operational readiness activities associated with bringing our exciting new power stations online.

Imagine stepping into a role where your leadership and expertise shape the future of power generation in Aotearoa. As the Project Integration Lead at Contact Energy, you'll lead and coordinate operational readiness activities across numerous teams to ensure our new assets seamlessly integrate into our generation fleet. You'll provide invaluable advice on operating requirements, review designs and management plans, and contribute to safety workshops and training sessions. Your role will be pivotal in coordinating a team of operators, ensuring they are well-prepared for commissioning and ongoing operations.

In this role, your approach will be as important as your technical skills. You'll be part of a team that prides itself on delivery, driven by outcomes and motivated by the bigger picture. Effective communication will be your forte, whether it's in a high-pressure meeting, over a coffee, or during a casual site chat. You'll connect the dots, provide context, and keep everyone in the loop. Your ability to work collaboratively will shine as you lend a hand, offer praise, and provide constructive feedback. You'll respect and value the contributions of your team, understanding that successful projects require a village of committed and skilled individuals.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe | About You

You're are a highly motivated and self-organising individual with exceptional people management skills. You thrive in dynamic environments, effectively liaising with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. Your curiosity and comfort in navigating ambiguity, coupled with your ability to think outside the box, make you a valuable asset. You are committed to safety, possess strong planning and diagnostic skills, and are adept at building and maintaining relationships. Your high energy and ability to motivate others ensure that projects stay on track, even under pressure. Even if you don't have all the skills listed, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

What you’ll bring for success:

• Effective people management skills to liaise with team members and stakeholders.
• High level of self-motivation and planning skills to ensure structured and methodical work.
• Curiosity and comfort in working ‘in the grey’ with a willingness to canvas diversity of thought.

Additional Information

Contact is not a place you’ll stagnate. We are growing and offer superb learning and development opportunities along with a bunch of other perks like an annual ‘Good to be Home’ payment toward your wellbeing and discounts on Contact Energy products.

This is an initial two year fixed term contract to align with the completion of the projects you'll be working on (although we have more projects in the pipeline) and we’re keen to welcome a new Materials Manager soon so if this sounds like a bit of you, apply now, or if there’s something you’re curious to know before making it official, contact Ben Francis on [email protected].

Applications for this role close 5pm Wednesday the 9th of April. 

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.