Asset and Delivery Engineer

Horizon Energy Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career development

Wellbeing support

Extra leave on birthday

Discounts

70+ years of industry experience

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group – Auckland is seeking an experienced Asset & Delivery Engineer to support the lifecycle management of electricity network assets. You will contribute to asset risk modelling, maintenance and renewal planning, engineering assessments, and the delivery of capital and operational programmes.

You will work with the Asset & Delivery Manager and other teams to ensure assets are safe, reliable and managed to industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in electricity distribution or transmission encouraged.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and reliability analysis.
• Familiar with ISO/standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance asset risk models and intervention criteria.
• Plan and manage asset lifecycle activities including maintenance, renewals and replacements.
• Analyse asset performance, failures and defects, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare business cases, technical standards, SOPs and engineering documentation.
• Support delivery of annual OPEX and CAPEX programmes, including project oversight.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure efficient delivery.

Skills

Asset risk modelling

Lifecycle planning

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

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Horizon Energy Group – Auckland, North Island

Location : Auckland, but willing to travel and work where required

Permanent full-time position

At Horizon Networks we do more than just keep the lights on — we manage the network that power homes, businesses, and communities across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. As the region's trusted electricity distribution provider, we're the team behind the poles, wires and systems that keep life moving. From network design, engineering and asset management to managing the impacts of climate change and outages our people are committed to supporting sustainable power across the communities we serve. We take our role seriously — because when you're responsible for something as critical as the power supply, second best just isn't good enough. Horizon Networks is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Asset & Delivery Engineer to support the effective lifecycle management of electricity network assets across Horizon Networks. In this role, you'll contribute to asset risk modelling, maintenance and renewal planning, engineering assessments, and the delivery of capital and operational programmes.

You'll work closely with the Asset & Delivery Manager and wider engineering, operations, and planning teams to ensure our network assets are safe, reliable, and managed to industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance asset risk models and intervention criteria
• Plan and manage asset lifecycle activities including maintenance, renewals and replacements
• Analyse asset performance, failures and defects, and recommend improvements
• Prepare business cases, technical standards, SOPs and engineering documentation
• Support delivery of annual OPEX and CAPEX programmes, including project oversight
• Conduct engineering assessments, options analysis and technical reviews
• Contribute to Asset Management Plans, regulatory disclosures and reporting
• Support accreditations including but not limited to ISO55001, ISO45001, NZS7901, and ISO9001
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure efficient delivery

About you

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3+ years' experience in electricity distribution or transmissionhighly preferred
• Strong understanding of network assets, lifecycle management and reliability analysis
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and electricity industry safety requirements
• Analytical, organised and methodical, with strong reporting and documentation skills
• Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• NZ full driver licence or ability to obtain one

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive relocation support available, ensuring a smooth and well supported move
• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.