Regulatory Lead

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Orion Full time

We are looking for a Regulatory Lead (Commerce Commission) that will collaboratively develop and deliver Orion's regulatory strategy and drive excellent economic regulatory outcomes for us and our customers.


You will be our advocate and provide regulatory and evidence-based advice across the business on current and potential regulatory risks.

Building a strong and trusted relationship while engaging with the Commerce Commission will be a key factor in this role.

You'll get excited by the opportunity to enhance our industry reputation with a strong focus on our current and future customers.


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

  • Provide economic regulatory advice and support to Orion assessing the impact on the business and our decision making
  • Represent Orion in industry forums, meetings and working groups with a knowledgeable and informed voice
  • Understand economic regulatory landscapes and factors to ensure an understanding of regulatory risk and how we respond
  • Remain uptodate on all information disclosure requirements communicating these to the business and at times overseeing implementation.

About you

  • 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in the electricity or telecommunications sector and a relevant tertiary degree in economics or law
  • Strong understanding of the New Zealand regulatory environment how is applies to the electricity industry will be an advantage
  • Build strong relationships with the ability to work collegially and hold a place at the table with other industry leaders and stakeholders
  • Ability to translate and relay complex information to others using appropriate language to various audiences
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability with the ability to engender responsibility in others
  • See continual improvement with an innovative approach and a big picture focus

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.
  • Three days of "My Days" leave, additional leave after five years, and supportive parental leave provisions.
  • 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.


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