Renewable Energy Analyst (Graduate)

Renewable Careers; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Wellington office

Structured development path with ment"

Exposure across development, finance,.

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Wellbeing support

Professional development and study

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Wellington is seeking a graduate analyst to power our growth across development, finance and operations. You will join the analytical heart of the business, building models, researching markets and supporting due diligence on new projects.

With hybrid working from our Wellington office, you will develop dashboards and reports for senior leadership, contribute to grid connection work, and help turn data into actionable insights while learning from experienced analysts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or related field.
• Interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency; Python/SQL data tools valued.
• NZ work entitlement and ability to work hybrid in Wellington.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain models for project economics, energy production and market analysis.
• Research markets, policy, technologies and competitors to inform strategy.
• Support due diligence on new projects and acquisitions with cross-functional data.
• Analyze performance data from the operating fleet and report trends.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for teams and leadership.
• Support grid connection applications, consenting and site selection data.
• Improve spreadsheets, tools and datasets used across the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Data visualization tools

Job description

Salary: NZD $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time, permanent

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across New Zealand, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). From our Wellington office, our team works at the intersection of projects, markets and policy in one of the world's most renewable electricity systems. We are looking for a graduate analyst to help power our growth.

What you will do

You will work at the analytical heart of the business, supporting decisions across development, finance and operations. Expect variety, real responsibility and plenty of learning. Your work will include:

• Building and maintaining models for project economics, energy production and market analysis
• Conducting research on markets, policy, technologies and competitors to support strategic decisions
• Supporting due diligence on new projects and acquisitions, working with data from every corner of the business
• Analysing performance data from our operating fleet and reporting on trends and improvements
• Preparing clear reports, dashboards and presentations for project teams and senior leadership
• Supporting the development team with data for grid connection applications, consenting and site selection
• Improving the spreadsheets, tools and datasets the whole company relies on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, data analytics or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
• Strong analytical skills and real comfort in Excel; experience with Python, SQL or data visualisation tools is valued
• Attention to detail and the discipline to get the numbers right
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn analysis into insight
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• The right to work in New Zealand
• Internship or project experience in energy, finance or data analysis is valued but not required. We
• hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our people.

What we offer

• NZD $65,000 - $85,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Wellington office
• A structured development path with mentorship from experienced analysts and managers
• Exposure to development, finance and operations across three technologies
• KiwiSaver employer contributions, generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• Support for professional development and further study
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika candidates. Adjustments are available on request throughout the recruitment process.