Asset Planning Manager - Grid Facilities, Christchurch

Optimise buildings and grounds, site infrastructure, and building services. Support asset portfolio management and creation of the long-term workplan. Manage five-year funding cycles with a $90m capex for replacement and refurbishment. Collaborate and drive improvement including resilience and sustainability for a wide range of nationally critical facilities and projects.Our core purpose Empower the energy future for New Zealand— a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system. About The Team Transpower's Grid Development division identifies Electricity Transmission Grid needs for the next 30 years. The Asset Planning group manages assets within specific portfolios, undertaking planning and support to balance cost, risk, and service.As work volumes increase, integrating investment decision-making across portfolios becomes crucial for optimal whole-of-life asset costs. The opportunity Based in Wellington, lead a team of three planners to deliver whole-of-life outcomes across asset portfolios—buildings, grounds, infrastructure, services, and access ways—at substations, warehouses, depots, and National Operating Centres.Ensure portfolio cost and risk management, and cross-portfolio efficiencies. Your multifaceted role includes: Leading development and integration across portfolios and investment plans, including CAPEX and OPEX. Applying commercial, economic, and decision frameworks to asset management plans. Driving continuous improvement and reducing service risk.Implementing new technology with a long-term asset management perspective. You will also contribute to projects like asbestos management, resilience improvements, water infrastructure, seismic strengthening, sustainability, and accessibility. As part of the Asset Planning Group Leadership team, support leadership, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.What will you bring? An astute collaborator and communicator, commercially focused, thriving in managing diverse issues. Skilled in forward planning, delivery, influencing, and continuous improvement. To be shortlisted, your CV, cover letter, and career history should demonstrate: Facilities Asset Management experience in essential service industries.Line management and leadership skills in an asset-centric/technical role. Portfolio management and decision-making skills. Concise communication, articulating risks and benefits. Join us at Transpower Aotearoa's power is managed by dedicated people. Every home, marae, EV, and hospital relies on our work. Join us on a mission impacting all New Zealanders daily and into the future.Work in-office or on-site at least three days a week to foster relationships, support learning, and sustain our culture. Flexible hours support work-life balance. Employee wellbeing is prioritized with health and wellness benefits, including insurance. Staff benefits | Transpower Next steps Review the position description on our Careers site: . Read pages 93-97 of the Asset Management Plan 2023. Then apply with your cover letter promptly.Role closes Tuesday 20th May 2025, but applications are reviewed as received. We may contact you for further discussion before the closing date. Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr