The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. We are enabling Northland to contribute to the decarbonisation challenge by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.
About the role
We are seeking a Future Technology Engineer to play a key role in shaping the next generation of our electricity network.
This role sits at the intersection of power systems, digital technology, and network strategy, with a strong focus on identifying, developing, and implementing technologies that enable:
You will be responsible for evaluating emerging technologies, developing practical engineering solutions, and translating these into real-world network capability through design, business cases, and project delivery. Working across Planning, SCADA, Operations, and Data/Analytics functions, you will help drive a step-change in how the network is monitored, controlled, and optimised — ensuring it remains future-ready, efficient, and resilient. Based in Kerikeri and reporting to the Planning Manager, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence both technology strategy and implementation within the network.
About you
You are an engineer who combines strong technical foundations with curiosity about emerging technology and system transformation.
It is essential that you have
You will also demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical network solutions whilst confidently working across multi-disciplinary teams. It would be an added advantage to be a Chartered Professional Engineer (or working towards) with experience in project delivery or business case development
Key areas of focus
Additional skills and attributes
Why Join Us
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the closing date.
We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.
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