In this role you will confidently lead our asset strategy, planning, engineering and investment programmes to be best in class.

• Tier 3 senior leadership role in our Asset Management group
• Grow and thrive in a truly innovative utility network
• Full medical, life and income protection insurance

About the role

In this role reporting to the General Manager Asset Management, you will confidently lead our asset strategy, planning, engineering and investment programmes to be best in class.

You will be accountable for the 10-year Network Capex spend, work with the asset maintenance strategy team to refine asset maintenance and replacement strategies. You will also be accountable for engineering standards and ensuring our standards reflect the changing technologies required in distribution. Your days will include:

• Developing and reviewing annually our Network Development Plan that ensure the reliability and variability of the network in a period on unprecedented growth and allow the integration of new technologies
• Set the strategic direction for the management of our Network assets, to support and enable the overall business strategy
• Leading a team of experienced engineering specialists for network strategy implementation as well as supporting the daily operational of the network
• Developing our electricity network planning policies, processes and methodologies to deliver asset management plans that satisfy our Board, the Trust that owns the company and regulatory requirements
• Provide specialist engineering advice to the executive team and provide mentorship for other engineers

There is also the potential for this role to provide back up for our GM Asset Management in his absence. This means that you will be comfortable interacting and presenting at Executive and Board level.

About you

You will bring with you:

• A tertiary level qualified Electrical Engineer with an appropriate post-graduate qualification being a desired requirement
• A passion for planning and delivery in asset management, preferably in the electrical utility industry - experience in distribution networks would be a bonus
• Your experience as a competent manager capable of aligning a diverse group of staff with challenging targets, and achieve them
• Further career development potential to benefit from future opportunities in the company, whilst providing stability and continuity in this important component of the business.

Staff Benefits

At WEL, we look after our people – with medical, life and income protection insurance, a variety of flexible working options, health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year and opportunities to develop in your role.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

How to Apply

At WEL we value diversity and innovation and want extraordinary people with vision to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the ‘real you’ in your application. Apply now with your CV and please take the time in a cover letter to tell us what really floats your boat – what sets you apart, why you want to be a part of our team and some of your proudest achievements.

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing before you join us, as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply!

Although we are really keen to fill this role - it is crucial we find the right fit for WEL, so we are prepared to start interviewing and close applications early or leave the role open until we find the right person.