Control Centre Manager

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Orion Full time

Do you want to make a difference with an industry leader, in a role with a mix of collaboration, engagement and leadership where your expert knowledge in the operation of electrical distribution and transmission systems will be key?

We are looking for a Control Centre Manager to lead the Control Centre function to lead the Control Centre and safely operate our network while providing exceptional response times and service to both internal and external customers. You will also bring a depth of experience in emergency response and resolve situations to minimise any potential impact on our 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**:

- Understanding and translating Orion’s strategy and direction for the Control Centre function
- Manage the Control Centre team with strong and effective leadership creating a high-performing team with a continuous improvement focus
- Prepare, monitor, and work within capex and opex budgets
- Lead emergency preparedness including documentation, contingency plans and staff training are up to date
- Collaborate across the business to ensure a seamless 24-hour service is delivered to our customers
- Be an industry leader in trends, best practices, emerging technologies, innovation, and development opportunities

**About you**:

- A proven background and extensive experience in the management and operation of electrical distribution, transmission systems and equipment
- Relevant Level 6 qualification in the electrical industry
- Strong leadership skills with a natural ability to coach, empower, inspire and motivate a team
- Excellent communication skills with a customer centric focused approach
- Exceptional time management skills while setting priorities and deadlines

**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

**How to apply**:
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