Innovation at the core. Powering a smarter future.
At Vector, we believe innovation is the key to a cleaner, more connected future. By embracing new ideas, forging strong partnerships and pioneering technologies that make energy more resilient and accessible, we’re setting new standards for our customers, and our industry.
Learn more about how Vector is reshaping the energy sector through collaborations with the biggest names globally:
Vector: Pioneering the future of energy.
- We collaborate globally - with leaders like X The Moonshot Factory, to bring cutting-edge technologies home. From innovative AI-driven grid management to advanced renewable integration, we’re shaping the future of energy.
- Our network isn’t just keeping up, it’s evolving – with predictive analytics, automation and digital tools that enhance reliability and customer experience.
- Sharing innovation – we offer technologies and business solutions across Auckland and the world, to help others embrace smarter energy systems that drive sustainability and efficiency.
If you’re passionate about building a cleaner, more connected future, join us. The future isn’t waiting – we’re building it now.
The role
As a Senior Capital Investment Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how Vector plans and invests in its network. Working closely with the Capital Investment Manager, you’ll support the development of the Asset Management Plan (AMP) by translating technical scope into high-quality cost estimates, business cases, and investment recommendations. You’ll bring a strong planning discipline and attention to detail, ensuring decisions are robust, well-informed, and aligned to customer, regulatory, and organisational outcomes.
Day to day, you’ll build and refine cost models, analyse options, and work across teams including finance business partners, network planning, network performance, network maintenance and capital delivery to ensure investment decisions are practical and achievable. You’ll also play a key role in improving estimation tools, processes, and data integration, helping lift capability across the team while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
What makes this role stand out is the variety and impact. You’ll work across a broad mix of assets and projects, from legacy infrastructure through to emerging technologies, with exposure to both current network challenges and future-focused investment. It’s a highly collaborative role where you’ll partner across the business, contribute to improving systems and tools, and help shape infrastructure that directly supports Auckland’s communities.
Who are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or a related field), with at least 5 years’ experience in electricity distribution, transmission, generation, or a similar industry.
- Strong capability in cost estimation, capital investment planning, and business case development, with the ability to balance technical, commercial, and customer outcomes.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (including modelling, queries, and working with large datasets), ideally with experience integrating data from systems such as SAP or EDW platforms.
- A self-sufficient, detail-oriented problem solver who takes ownership, works at depth, and consistently delivers high-quality outputs with minimal guidance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multiple teams and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Why Vector
We know that great energy starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best:
- Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package
- Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, our progression scheme, tailored development plans and investment in your learning and growth
- We value diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
- Build a legacy doing work that matters – we’re keeping the lights on across Auckland, and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.
Apply now!
Applications close by Sunday 5 July 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!
Additional InformationWe know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.
Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- At least 5 years' experience in electricity distribution, transmission, generation, or similar industry
- Proven experience in cost estimation, capital investment planning, and business case development
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including modelling, queries, and working with large datasets
- Experience integrating data from systems such as SAP or Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) platforms
- Self-sufficient, detail-oriented problem solver able to work with minimal guidance
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage across multiple teams and drive continuous improvement
What We Do
We are New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks which span the Auckland region. But we don’t stop here - our reach extends to Australia and the Pacific Islands, shaping a new energy future for our customers, through innovative digital and engineering solutions, metering services, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle (EV) networks, high speed internet fibre, air and water purification to name a few. We haven’t been afraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders of the transformation of the energy sector, we know the ‘same old’ just won’t cut it. We have the confidence to forge new solutions and for our people to work differently, to think differently. We have collaborated with global technology companies and thought leaders who share our view that innovation and digitalisation are key to meeting the future needs of energy systems and fast-evolving customer demands. As governments, businesses and consumers urgently take action to decarbonise, at Vector we are clear on our vision – creating a new energy future. Because we live in a world that is changing fast, we must continue to identify and develop better options that will provide value, choice and service for our customers throughout New Zealand and beyond, so the environment and communities we love continue to thrive. To do this, Vector has a vision of creating a new energy future, which will help to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions for customers.
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