General Manager - Strategy and Corporate

Ko mātou | About us 

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. Our core focus is to ensure the electricity system and market deliver reliable electricity at lowest cost for consumers.

The electricity industry is changing rapidly. Electrification across transport and industry is accelerating as the cost of renewable generation continues to fall. This transition is transforming the power system. As the system evolves, regulatory settings must continue to adapt to support reliable lowest cost outcomes for consumers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Authority as we grow our capabilities, expand our reach, build a team ready to make a difference by driving through a bold, collaborative work programme to deliver reliable electricity at lowest cost for NZ consumers.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role 

This is a rare opportunity to lead our Strategy and Corporate Group and play a key role in driving the organisation's long term success. As a strategic leader, you will guide the development and delivery of the Authority's vision, ensuring our priorities are translated into clear, actionable plans that deliver meaningful outcomes.

You will champion strategic thinking across the organisation, continuously refining our direction to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges. Leading a portfolio of critical corporate functions, you will ensure they work seamlessly together to provide the insights, capability and support needed to achieve our strategic objectives.

This influential role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, working alongside a high performing leadership team to strengthen organisational performance, foster collaboration, and drive excellence across the Authority.

Nōu te rourou | What you’ll bring

• Proven track record in developing and delivering corporate strategy
• Experience at a senior level, managing people, finances and resources
• Proven experience of leading corporate functions including data and digital transformation

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you? 

Electricity plays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. Our work is diverse, intellectually challenging and contributes to New Zealand as a whole. We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can make a real difference. We foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing. As a senior leader, you will be encouraged and supported to develop and communicate your vision, engage with and motivate people to participate and makes things happen. You will also be able to contribute beyond your core functional areas to enhance overall effectiveness of the Senior Leadership Team and achieve outcomes for the Authority. This role offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply  

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

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 Sunday 23 August...but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!

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