Electricity Authority Members
5 days ago
On behalf of the Minister for Energy, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking applications for Authority members from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the Electricity Authority.
The Electricity Authority (the Authority) is established under the Electricity Industry Act 2010 (the Act) and is responsible for governance and regulation of the electricity sector. The Authority's objective is to promote competition in, reliable supply by, and efficient operation of, electricity market for the long-term benefit of consumers. The Minister for Energy is the responsible Minister for the Authority. More information on the Authority can be found here.
Key functions of the Authority are to:
make and administer rules governing the electricity industry through an Electricity Industry Participation Code (the Code)monitor compliance with the Code and other provisions in the Act and regulations, and take enforcement actionundertake market facilitation measures, such as education, and provide guidelines, information, and model arrangementsundertake industry and market monitoring, and carry out reviews, studies, and enquiries into matters relating to the industrycontract for market operation services and system operator servicespromote to consumers the benefits of comparing and switching retailers. Person specificationsSpecific Skills Required
At this time, the Minister for Energy is seeking candidates with:
A genuine interest in ensuring New Zealand has an efficient and effective market and security of supply.Proven governance experience.Extensive knowledge and experience of regulatory practice, including compliance monitoring, education and enforcement, systems management, and regulatory economics.A strong procedural focus and the ability to think strategically.Other useful skills and capabilities:
- An understanding of the global energy environment, emerging technological and related energy system trends, and their potential impact in New Zealand.
- Strategic financial capability, including audit and risk expertise.
- Knowledge and experience of energy issues from a consumer perspective, particularly small business and vulnerable domestic consumers, or from an energy retailer perspective.
- Legal expertise, in particular a practicing lawyer specialising in commercial and contract litigation, consumer law or dispute resolution.
- Strong business acumen, with experience in the operation of large commercial entities or capital-intensive industries.
- Experience in industries which use, produce, or convey large volumes of electricity.
Collectively, members of the Authority must have knowledge and experience of, and capability in the electricity industry, consumer issues, and business generally.
More informationPlease refer to the position description for more details.
Applications close on Sunday 9th November 2025.
For enquiries about the position, please contact
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