Senior Manager - Electricity Market Modelling

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours

Climate change is driving an unprecedented transformation in the global energy sector. The energy industry is transitioning to a low carbon, decentralised future, facing a wide range of engineering and economic challenges along the way. Do you want to be part of this journey?

EY-ROAM is a leading provider of electricity market modelling services in Australia and New Zealand. Our role in the energy industry is to provide evidence-based insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty and change. We have developed software that can be used to model any electricity market or power system and has been used to model power systems and electricity markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Mexico and Africa. Our clients span the energy value chain including renewable energy and storage developers, energy sector investors, transmission and distribution network service providers, retailers, regulators and governments.

Recent projects include:

• The 2023 and 2024 natural gas supply and demand studies,
• Helping to develop new generation and energy storage projects. We undertake market due diligence and market modelling, including forecasting electricity prices, generation curtailment and auxiliary market outcomes, to support the development, financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms and wind farms, and
• Informing the development of government and regulatory policy in the New Zealand electricity market. 

What’s in it for you?

We have an opening at the Senior Manager level in our Wellington office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that delivers work for our New Zealand clients.  This will involve 

• The execution and delivery of audit support work and energy market modelling projects for existing clients.
• Bringing new work into the business through proposal writing and other business development processes.
• Supporting the development of less experienced staff members.
• Contributing to the broader EY business, in particular supporting the growth and development of the Strategy and Transactions service line in New Zealand, Australia, and our Pacific neighbours.

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for 

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• Demonstrated experience in electricity market modelling applied to the New Zealand electricity system,
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing projects, 
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and an understanding of what it takes to win work in a competitive market, 
• Tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently,
• High numeracy levels and the ability, or a willingness to develop the ability, to manipulate and analyse large data sets efficiently,
• High computer literacy. Currently, we use Excel, Python, SQL, Microsoft VBA and Matlab. We will provide time and training if you can demonstrate your willingness and ability to learn a new programming language,
• Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues, and
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn the fundamentals of electricity markets and the challenges that need to be addressed as decarbonisation occurs.

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY  

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment 
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility 
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness 
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/nz/benefits 

  
Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

Important Notice: End of Year Office Closure

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at EY. Please be advised that our EY Oceania offices will be closed for the end of year shutdown. This will result in a delay in reviewing applications and responding to queries during this period.

• Australia, Fiji, and PNG: Offices will be closed from 20 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 inclusive.
• New Zealand: Offices will be closed from 23 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 inclusive.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to reviewing your application and will get back to you as soon as possible once our offices reopen.

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