Who we are
We’re on a mission to reinvent the way homes, cities and communities are powered.  Our people are creating a new energy future where power will flow through brilliant infrastructure, smart technology and clever systems. It’s all about providing greater access to more affordable, reliable, sustainable energy.  Electric vehicles, renewables and next-gen batteries will all play a part. But it’s more than that; to truly shift the dial on decarbonisation we need the best and the brightest to capitalise on the convergence of technology, sustainability and customer focus that forms the basis of our strategy. We’ve done great things already, join us and help us do even more.

Who we are
We’re on a mission to reinvent the way homes, cities and communities are powered. Our people are creating a new energy future where power will flow through brilliant infrastructure, smart technology and clever systems. Our customers tell us they want safe, reliable and affordable energy systems that empower them with choice and control. Solar, next-gen batteries and other energy technologies will all play a part. We need the best and the brightest to capitalize on the convergence of technology, sustainability and customer focus that forms the basis of our strategy.  We’ve done great things already, join us and help us do even more. 

About the role

You’ll be leading a team of cross functional design engineers on projects as a project engineer and will undertake or review primary and secondary systems designs.  You’ll provide thought leadership and insight into achieving cyber, architecture, and cloud, infrastructure and network outcomes and will ensure compliance with strategies, policies, standards and practices across technology implementation. Monitor the market to identify new and emerging technologies, products and services, assess their relevance and potential value to solving Vector business problems or opportunities.   Embrace and exploit exponential digital technologies, such as AI, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Advanced Data Analytics, Cloud and APIs etc., to support innovation of Vector’s products, services, and core operations. Contribute to overall objectives for enterprise and solution architecture and maintain knowledge base on the target markets, energy and telecommunications sector, technology and applicable IT trends, and solutions from software, hardware and technology service vendors, and associated architecture artefacts. 

What we are looking for

You’ll bring with you significant and varied technology leadership experience over a sustained period, with a focus on governance, risk and compliance across cyber security, data and architecture. You have a deep and fundamental technology heritage that will enable you to garner the respect of top industry leaders and technologists.  You’re experienced in the implementation and maintenance of Industrial Control Systems preferably SCADA and Communications equipment in the electricity distribution industry.  Including associated configuration and monitoring software.   Ideally, you’ll be an engineer who is competent to practise independently and can undertake designs, review & certify designs undertaken by other engineers. You’ll have experience in guiding and supervising, as well as peer review engineering activities of others.  You are renown for fostering innovation, maintaining quality and promoting continuous improvement for all work undertaken by you and the team.

What we can offer you
We take pride in our vision and values, working together to create a new energy future.  You'll be joining a dynamic company that provides the ideal career environment for people with high caliber attitudes, experience and skills. You'll be offered a competitive salary, a range of great benefits, and the opportunity to grow and make a real difference in a supportive, high-performing team.

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from all individuals. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.  We were the first corporate Living Wage Accredited employer, and the first Accessibility Tick employer.  We are, of course, Rainbow Tick accredited, and Vector also won three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award.  Why wouldn’t you want to work here.  

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