Renewable Energy Analyst (Graduate)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Wellington office

Mentorship from experienced analysts

Structured development path

Exposure to development, finance and S

KiwiSaver employer contributions and >

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited seeks a Graduate Analyst to join our Wellington team, tackling the analytical core of our business. You will build models for project economics, energy production and market analysis, and support strategic decisions across development, finance and operations.

The role offers learning, responsibility and exposure to three technologies, with mentorship from experienced analysts and managers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, environmental science, or data analytics.
• Interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to turn analysis into insight and communicate clearly.
• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Internship or project experience valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain models for project economics, energy production and market analysis.
• Conduct research on markets, policy, technologies and competitors to support strategic decisions.
• Support due diligence on new projects and acquisitions with data from across the business.
• Analyse performance data from operating fleet and report trends and improvements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for project teams and senior leadership.
• Support development team with data for grid connection applications, consenting and site selection.
• Improve spreadsheets, tools and datasets the company relies on.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Python/SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

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.