About us

The Electricity Engineers' Association (EEA) is the electricity supply industry's largest and most diverse membership association, representing organisations across the sector — from generation to the consumer gate.
We provide guidance, learning, and connection for engineers, field staff, and office professionals across traditional infrastructure, emerging technologies, systems, data, communications, and innovation.
As Aotearoa's energy landscape rapidly evolves, so does the EEA. We are bold in our ambition to lead more strongly for the sector — supporting electrification, innovation, and the safe, reliable transformation of our national electricity system.

We are now seeking an Engineering & Technical Lead to provide national technical leadership and sector influence at a pivotal time for the industry.

About the Role

This is a senior, nationally influential position reporting to the CEO which requires deep technical expertise, strategic systems thinking, and exceptional collaboration skills.
You will:

• Provide whole-of-system leadership across the electricity value chain
• Champion future-focused grid transformation, electrification, DER and demand flexibility integration
• Lead thinking on interoperability, standards alignment, digitalisation, data, and emerging technologies
• Guide industry collaboration to deliver innovation and continual improvement

You will be responsible for leading the EEA's national Standing Committees and working groups as they develop and deliver collaborative industry programmes of work.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Aotearoa's electricity system and contribute directly to national growth, innovation, and prosperity.


Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Guidance

• Lead development and maintenance of industry technical rules, best practice guidance, and engineering standards
• Oversee technical papers, submissions, and the rolling review programme to ensure guidance remains current and authoritative
• Champion consistency, interoperability, and standardisation across the industry

Standards & Policy Influence

• Represent industry perspectives in NZ and Australian Standards development
• Work constructively with regulators and policy agencies including:
• WorkSafe New Zealand
• Electricity Authority
• Commerce Commission
• EECA
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Knowledge Sharing & Thought Leadership

• Lead industry workshops, forums, and webinars
• Publish technical reports and thought pieces incorporating domestic and international insights
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies, identifying risks and opportunities

Collaboration & Industry Leadership

• Lead collaboration across electricity generation, transmission, distribution, contracting, consulting, and technology providers
• Maintain strong partnerships with organisations including:
• Electricity Networks Aotearoa
• Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand
• Engineering New Zealand
• Enhance the EEA's mana and reputation as a trusted, independent technical authority

About You

You are a technical leader with deep electricity supply industry expertise (10+ years or equivalent experience) and a strong systems-thinking mindset.

You will have:-

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or closely related field
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering or industry programmes
• Proven technical writing capability (guidelines, submissions, standards, board papers)
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience across industry and regulators
• Understanding of electricity legislation and regulation
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, digitalisation, and the growing role of data and AI
• Excellent presentation skills and confidence engaging senior leaders
• Project and budget management capability

What you'll bring

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Interpersonal savvy and relationship-building capability
• Clear, concise communication
• Integrity and trustworthiness
• Curiosity and adaptability
• Action orientation and delivery focus
• Comfort working with senior leaders
• Collaborative team mindset within a small, high-performing organisation

If you are ready to lead nationally, think system-wide, and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, we would welcome your application.

This is a national role so you could be located in another NZ centre and travel for meetings.

We've partnered with Kin to help find us the right person for this pivotal role. Please apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling why you are the perfect fit. If you have questions or want to learn more before applying, feel free to get in touch with [email protected] for a confidential korero.

* Please note only applicants with the right to live and work in NZ will be considered.