Junior Commercial

Keen to be part of the Electricity industry that is undergoing significant changes in new technologies and decarbonisation?

**The role**
Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Regulatory, this office-based new role (with potential to be hybrid later) will see you supporting the Network Commercial and Regulatory team in a wide range of activities relating to pricing, billing, regulatory and compliance work.

Based in Whangarei, you will also:
- Provide support and back-up for retail billing, POs, invoicing, and creditor management
- Assist in data reporting, analysis, and insights
- Support in understanding new regulatory changes and collaboratively work with the wider team in assisting the development of submissions
- Support in ICP compliance and management
- Engage in process mapping, documentation, and business improvements to drive greater efficiencies, insights, and outcomes

**What’s in it for you?**
This will be an exciting entry level position for a graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience, where you will be part of the journey of industry change. You can fully showcase the breadth and depth of your skills while working with a team of experts with immense levels of integrity and capability. We will reward you with benefits like:

- Competitive salary and a range of retail discounts through the Boost employee benefits programme- An in-house well-being programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services, and group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- An environment where innovation and quick adaptation is forefront
- Commitment for professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Social club and family centred events including the Northpower Wild Kiwi multisport event and annual fishing competition
- Discounted gym membership

**About you**
You will have a Tertiary level qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar.Your “can do” attitude, mindset, and flair for initiative with confidence and adaptability to work in a challenging, changing environment will carry weight for success. We’re looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Strong Excel skills- Enthusiasm to learn new systems quickly and being Highly receptive to training & new knowledge
- Proven analytical thinking and effective problem-solving capability
- Good time keeping and ability to operate under some pressure to the required timeframes
- High attention to detail and a good aptitude for accuracy
- Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships
- Enjoy working in a busy team environment, yet able to work self-directed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to foresee challenges, read situations and respond efficiently and effectively will be beneficial
- 1-2 years’ experience in the electricity industry (preferred)

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**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.We are also one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors with a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations in North Island to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

**Get in touch**
Join us if you’re looking for a career defining role within a growing team where you can make your mark Direct your profile into our career’s website and search for _#Req 1177._
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_