Asset Information Coordinator - Fixed-Term

Orion; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working locations

Five extra days of leave per year (My/

Orion Days between Christmas and New‑N

Job summary

Orion is seeking Asset Information Coordinators on 9-month and 12-month contracts to keep our network information accurate and useful. You’ll work with as-built drawings, GIS, and asset records, ensuring data ends up in the right place.

This role goes beyond data entry as you help validate information used across our business and by contractors. You’ll review records, perform quality checks, and spot inconsistencies, contributing to better decision-making and reliability of the network

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent; relevant tertiary qualification is a plus.
• Experience working with electrical utility data, GIS or asset management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret drawings, plans or as-built documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organise workload and keep tasks moving.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and engage.

Responsibilities

• Interpret as-built drawings and turn them into accurate asset information.
• Maintain network information across geospatial and asset management systems.
• Process underground cable location records and provide reliable information to stakeholders.
• Carry out quality checks, investigate inconsistencies and correct errors.
• Use spatial information to answer questions and support decisions.
• Respond to information requests from across the business and contractors.
• Help clean up historical or migrated data and improve data management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Asset management systems

Job description

Good information matters. Especially when it tells you what's sitting underground, where an asset is located, or what's actually out there on the network. We have two opportunities as Asset Information Coordinators, on a 9-month and 12-month contract helping keep the information behind our electricity network accurate, current and useful. This is one of those roles where being naturally curious is a real advantage. You'll work with as-built drawings, network information, asset records and spatial data, piecing information together, spotting when something doesn't quite add up and making sure the right information ends up in the right place. And while there are systems involved, this isn't just about sitting in front of a screen entering data. The information you maintain is used by people across our business, contractors and others working around our network, so getting it right genuinely matters.

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch. We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

• Interpret as-built drawings and turn them into accurate asset information
• Maintain network information across our geospatial and asset management systems
• Process underground cable location records and help make reliable information available to those who need it
• Carry out quality checks, investigate inconsistencies and correct errors
• Use spatial information and analysis to help answer questions and support decisions
• Respond to information requests from across the business, contractors and third parties
• Help clean up historical or migrated data and improve the way information is managed
• Look for opportunities to make processes, procedures and data quality better

About you

• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent experience where a relevant tertiary qualification would be useful
• Experience working with electrical utility data, GIS or asset management systems advantage
• The ability to interpret drawings, plans or as-built documentation
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy
• The ability to organise your workload and keep things moving
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A willingness to learn, adapt and get stuck in

We offer

You’ll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
• Five extra days of leave a year - three days of “My Days” leave and two “Orion Days” between Christmas and New Year
• A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!

You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.