Information Management Specialist

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story    

At Contact, we believe home is the most important place in the world. That belief shapes everything we do, from leading the energy transition to how we power Aotearoa and care for our people and communities.  

We’re a power, broadband, and mobile company, but we’re also investing boldly in renewable energy and smarter, more connected ways of working (mahi). Our ambition is simple: to leave Aotearoa better than we found it.  

Guided by our tikanga, we’re a team who care deeply about the work we do, how we support one another, and the impact we have. Simply put, we touch lives to make life better.  

As we deliver major new assets, the quality of our information becomes just as important as the quality of the plant itself. Clear, complete, and trusted data is what enables our assets to be operated safely, maintained efficiently, and handed over with confidence. 

This role exists to make that happen. 

The Information Management Specialist sits at the heart of our Operational Readiness and Major Project Integration mahi (work), ensuring that the right information flows through complex projects and lands in the hands of asset owners ready for day one operations. It’s a role with real impact – shaping how our projects transition from delivery into long-term operational success and setting us up well for the growth still to come. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity  
 

This is a cross-functional specialist role with end-to-end ownership of information management across major projects, from early development through to handover into Operations. 

You’ll operate as a trusted partner across engineering, projects, and readiness teams, with accountability for how information is structured, governed, and ultimately used. 

In this role, you will: 

• Own and lead information management within Operational Readiness, aligning closely with Project Integration objectives across the full project lifecycle. 

• Ensure project data received from consultants, contractors, and suppliers is complete, accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose at handover. 

• Shape and continuously improve information management processes so they work in practice, not just on paper. 

• Act as a key connector between project engineering, document management, SAP maintenance data, quality, and asset owners. 

• Influence how contractors and internal teams manage data, providing guidance, clarity, and practical training where needed. 

• Monitor information readiness, track progress, and escalate risks early to protect project outcomes. 

• Contribute to lessons learned and help refine Contact’s information management standards for future hinonga (projects). 

While this role does not have formal people leadership, it carries significant influence and accountability, requiring confidence to set expectations, navigate ambiguity, and bring others on the journey. 

Ko wai koe | About You    

You’re someone who enjoys working at the intersection of systems, people, and delivery. You see information not as paperwork, but as an enabler of safe, efficient operations. 

You’re likely to thrive in this role if you: 

• Bring experience managing information or data across project lifecycles in an industrial, infrastructure, or engineering environment. 

• Can simplify technical or compliance heavy requirements and make them understandable and workable for others. 

• Build strong, respectful relationships and aren’t afraid to hold the line on standards when it matters, plus coach, train and influence internal and external hoa kaipakihi (partners). 

• Take pride in accuracy, follow-through, and leaving things better than you found them. 

• Come with a strong understanding of document control, version management, and data governance. 

Above all, you’ll be motivated by doing mahi that has long-term operational whakataunga (outcomes). 

Additional Information  
 
If you thrive when working across complex project environments, building strong relationships and are motivated by creating long‑term operational impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

This role is based in Taupō and requires regular onsite presence. Due to the operational nature of this role, flexibility in where the work is performed is limited, however we continue to support flexible working arrangements where possible within the requirements of the role.  

Applications close on Friday the 8th of May, but just like peak demand, great talent surges early — so if this role sparks your interest, power up your application now!  

We love a good story at Contact, it’s what keeps our energy flowing! If you’ve got one that connects with this role, send it our way.  

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.