Market Analyst / Senior Market Analyst

Transpower New Zealand Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand Limited is seeking a skilled analyst to join our Wellington team. You will contribute to modelling and analysis of the electricity market to inform policy and forecast electricity supply, enabling system changes for new technology deployment across the power system.

You will work with a small, expert team in a stimulating environment, delivering insights to stakeholders and prioritising projects with agility and resilience in changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, economics or related field required.
• Proficiency in Python and Power BI.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and solve problems with missing information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and documentation ability.
• Results-oriented with proactive drive for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to modelling and analysis of the electricity market today and in the future.
• Inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes enabling new technology.
• Communicate insights to colleagues, senior staff and external stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Deliver analytical expertise and prioritise projects with agility in fluid situations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/related field

Tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

Electricity market modelling and analysis Contribute to ensuring electricity system reliability Inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changesTranspower owns and operates the national grid, a critical utility that runs the full length of New Zealand from Kaikohe to Bluff.

As System Operator, we operate the wholesale electricity market and ensure supply (provided by generators) matches demand (by electricity users). We are also responsible for ensuring New Zealand's electricity system is reliable, competitive, and innovative as we play an integral role in the planning of New Zealand's electricity future.

About the team

The Market Services group supports real-time delivery of the System Operator service, provides information to enable a market response to evolving conditions including risks to security of supply, procures specialist market products such as ancillary services and supports stakeholder engagement with the System Operator.

The group also contributes to market development initiatives and is responsible for System Operator strategy, performance, reporting and regulatory contract management.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join us and work in our Wellington office, in a complex, stimulating environment that provides a unique and essential service to Aotearoa New Zealand.

It’s an exciting time for the industry as we support our country's decarbonisation journey.

You will be joining a small collaborative and expert team who are integral to the power system’s ability to keep the lights on for homes, business and communities across the motu.

Taking on a key role in the team, you'll contribute to modelling and analysis of the electricity market. Your work will help inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes that will enable new technology to be deployed across the power system.

With no two days the same, you’ll:

• Contribute to the modelling and analysis of the electricity market today and into the future
• Inform policy, forecast electricity supply, and investigate system changes that will enable new technology to be deployed across the power system
• Communicate the insights of your work to colleagues, senior staff and external stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions
• Deliver effective analytical expertise and support, you will be able to prioritise work including projects, whilst demonstrating agility, flexibility and resilience in assessing often fluid situations that sometimes require answers at short notice

To be considered, your CV and covering letter will demonstrate:

• Skilled in using Python and Power BI
• Ability to work with ambiguity and solve problems with missing information
• Good troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including documentation skills and ability to present technical concepts in an easy-to-understand way
• Strongly results-orientated with a proactive drive for improvements
• An inquisitive and analytical mind

A bachelor's (or higher) degree in mathematics, science, engineering, economics, operations research or a related field is a requirement of the role.

While not essential, knowledge of the New Zealand electricity or energy sector, familiarity working with complex systems that model electricity markets and/or analysing and drawing insights from large data sets would be advantageous.

Join us at Transpower

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity.

Our people are made up of over 32 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment.

Our benefits include a range of health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing. View them here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits

Role closes Tuesday 3rd November 2026, however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and initial conversations and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Please note existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.