| Position | Senior Engineer - Power System Studies |
| Posted | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Expired | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Company | Transpower New Zealand |
| Location | Waikato | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Our core 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.
At the heart of ensuring security of our 24/7 power supply is the System Operator who operates the wholesale electricity market and manages power system security now and into the future. Our Power Systems group is responsible for providing a service of power system analysis and engineering, risk and assurance management to enable Transpower in its role as System Operator to meet principal performance obligations. Read more about the System Operator here:
About The TeamOur Power Systems Engineering team, along with both Power Systems Development and Engineering Assurance teams in the System Operator, work closely with electricity industry participants to understand how their assets perform against their obligations, as well as studying and understanding existing and future power system risks and technologies.
In doing so the teams ensure our National Coordination Centre (balancing power supply and demand in real time), and the wider System Operator teams have access to the right information, models and engineering support for operating the electricity market and power system.
Our Power Systems Engineering team are experts in power system modelling and analysis and support the Engineering Assurance (Commissioning) Team, by reviewing power system connection studies provided by Asset Owners and Generators. They review risks and impacts to the System Operator as a result of connection, to ensure compliance to the electricity industry participation code.
They also produce industry information including the following
If you love power systems analysis and have a passion for renewable energy, working in the System Operator will give you the opportunity to collaborate with subject matter experts and enjoy stimulating, meaningful work including conducting or assessing:
You’ll explore and communicate the challenges and opportunities that the transition to a 100% renewable electricity system will bring. You’ll also be involved in engaging with the Electricity Authority, and industry participants to enable a secure and resilient power system for generations to come.
What will you bring?Experience in time domain simulations, dynamic modelling, and analysing operational challenges of integrating renewable generation.
You may have worked for a Transmission System Operator, Grid Owner or Engineering Consultancy, modelling and analysing complex power systems but whatever your background, you’ll enjoy working both autonomously, and as part of a team, with as you consider the implications of system stability, and system security to power system operations.
To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate: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 and which we celebrate.
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.
We prioritise wellbeing with a wide range of employee health and wellness benefits – check them out here.
Next stepsPlease review the links in the advert, and position description below/via our careers website and apply without delay.
Role closes Friday 30th of January 2026 however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted to explore your application further or to arrange an interview prior to the close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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