Real-Time Systems Planning & Engineering Lead

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand Limited in Wellington seeks a Planning & Engineering Practice Manager for Control Systems (Real-Time Systems). The role leads a specialist team supporting SCADA and real-time operations, shaping engineering practices, planning, assurance and continuous improvement.

It is a people leadership position focused on enabling reliable delivery of New Zealand’s electricity grid. You will manage resources, relationships and governance across divisions, driving safety, performance

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership and line management experience.
• Ability to turn complex requirements into clear priorities and practical plans.
• Experience developing and improving governance, standards, processes and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small specialist RTS Planning & Engineering Practices team.
• Shape engineering practices, governance and assurance across Real-Time Systems.
• Plan, prioritise, resourcing, scheduling and reporting for delivery of priorities.
• Collaborate across organisational boundaries to align stakeholders and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and operational resilience.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (electrical or systems)

IT or CS degree

Tools

ITIL

Job description

Transpower New Zealand Limited in Wellington seeks a Planning & Engineering Practice Manager for Control Systems (Real-Time Systems). The role leads a specialist team supporting SCADA and real-time operations, shaping engineering practices, planning, assurance and continuous improvement.

It is a people leadership position focused on enabling reliable delivery of New Zealand’s electricity grid. You will manage resources, relationships and governance across divisions, driving safety, performance