October 14, 2024

Aurora Energy

Dunedin

OTHER & FULL TIME

Operational Practices Lead

Posted: 14/10/2024

Closing Date: 10/11/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunedin

Job Category: Mining, Oil & Gas

Job Description

The Role
A newly created role, you will be responsible for further developing Aurora's work management practices. This will see you supporting the Network Operations Centre in managing risk, ensuring it operates efficiently and in line with industry best practice.
Reporting to the Operational Performance and Safety Manager, you will work to develop process frameworks, systems and documentation that inform how the network is operated and accessed. In doing so you will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including within NOC, Service Delivery, and with training professionals.

About You
Eager to utilise your strong operational knowledge, you'll have risk management experience within an electrical distribution environment, understanding what informs industry best practice. This will see you having extensive exposure to operating the network or being degree qualified and working within an engineering function that supports real time operations.
With a desire for continuous improvement and an effective communicator, you'll likely have experience in developing new practices, have contributed to evolving documentation, and / or been involved in training others.

The Opportunity
This role presents a great opportunity to play a significant part in the uplift of Aurora's operational maturity. A recognised area of growth, you will have the backing of the business and work with a range of subject matter experts while delivering improvement, giving the opportunity to broaden your exposure within the industry.

About Us
Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.

What's in it for you?

Ongoing support for professional development and training
Hybrid flexible work policy and lifestyle leave option
Active Wellbeing Programme giving you access to free fruit, free flu vaccinations, regular activities and events
Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
Exclusive discounts and great deals on over 40 of your favourite brands and stores including air travel, hardware and home appliances
Southern Cross private medical insurance discount
Additional Employer contribution to Kiwi Saver

Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.
We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Please include a cover letter, telling us why you're a great fit for Aurora Energy. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
For a confidential discussion around this position please call Tom Stevens at Fluid Recruitment on 03 467 7227.
To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.