Associate Software Engineer

Transpower is the owner and operator of the National Grid. At the heart of the electricity sector, we transport electricity via high voltage transmission lines from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution businesses that deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.

Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

Our large Information Services and Technology (IST) division delivers and supports the infrastructure and applications that work with the grid, facilitate system and grid operations, and support our corporate processes and systems.

About the team

Our Application Services team in our award-winning ICT division ) helps ensure that electricity is delivered to all New Zealanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by maintaining and evolving complex critical IT systems.

The business domain we work within ensures there are always new and interesting challenges to address and that the work we do matters - electricity is critical to our economy, our health system and the wellbeing of our citizens

We've been changing at a rapid pace, using new technologies to engineer modern web / mobile applications, intelligent AI/ML embedded automation to streamline workflows and functions, adopting open-source software and DevOps methodologies to accelerate product delivery.

About the opportunity

You'll join a knowledgeable team who ensure that technology-based enhancements or functionality are delivered to internal clients with minimal cost and time delays. We'll support you to:

• Work collaboratively in product teams with Business Analysts, Architects, other software engineers, and Operations staff to define and deliver detailed application design and development to meet requirements
• Understand and contribute to software application architecture
• Work closely with and provide third level support to the Application Support teams
• Liaise with Test Manager/Analyst in reviewing of test plan to ensure appropriate coverage and performance

We'll also get you involved in introducing new capabilities for users by understanding their needs and exposing users to the available capabilities of technology through new developments.

What will you bring?

A flexible and adaptive approach and desire to think broadly to understand how what you do impacts both people and our wider systems. You'll love to learn and are passionate about software delivery and quality.

Your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or other related field, or the equivalent work experience.
• You'll have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and like to present technical concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
• Some experience/understanding of working with applications DevOps toolchains for continuous build, integration, packaging, and deployment, and/or understanding of working in both Agile and Waterfall software development environments.

A year or more relevant analysis and programming experience in the technology as listed below is an advantage:

• Strong coding skills in a mainstream programming language such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python
• Source control systems - preferably Git

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, the planet, and the economy.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised with a range of health and wellness benefits—check them out here: Staff benefits | Transpower

Next steps

Please review the position description on our careers site then apply without delay.

Role closes Tuesday 4th, November 2025 however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may contact you to explore your application further prior to the close date

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required