Systems Engineer/Senior Engineer (multiple opportunities)

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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

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer and a Senior Systems Engineer to help improve how Vector’ capability in areas of asset management systems, processes, governance and information and novel approaches for the management of its low-voltage network assets. Working across engineering, operations, technology and asset management, you’ll strengthen the maintenance, investment and operational decisions doe the low-voltage network and wider electricity asset management practise. Your work could include improving asset data quality, developing governance frameworks, defining requirements for new systems and analytics, engineering decisions for low-voltage network assets and turning network, smart meter and asset information into practical insights.

These roles offer the opportunity to fundamentally reshape how we manage our low-voltage network assets. You’ll challenge long-established approaches and help build new, data-led ways of working, with exposure to asset intelligence, predictive maintenance, advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. It’s a broad developmental opportunity with genuine variety, significant influence and strong future career pathways across engineering, asset management, systems, data and governance.

At Senior level, you’ll provide technical leadership, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, develop frameworks and governance arrangements, and build capability in others. At Systems Engineer level, you’ll focus more on delivery and execution while developing your broader systems-thinking capability. At either level, you’ll have the freedom to take ownership, work across multiple disciplines and help create new approaches rather than simply maintain established practices.

Who are we looking for?

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant field, supported by experience in asset management, engineering systems, asset information, data governance, analytics or a related specialist area
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking capability, with an understanding of data quality, asset information governance and how information can support better asset-management decisions. Senior candidates will bring deeper expertise and experience leading complex system, governance or assurance improvements
• An adaptable and curious approach, with the confidence to work across changing priorities, challenge established practices and deliver practical progress without waiting for perfect information
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate complex technical or data concepts for non-technical audiences, facilitate discussions and influence people across different teams
• Experience in utilities, critical infrastructure, LV networks, distributed energy resources, smart meter data, predictive maintenance or technology-enabled asset management would be advantageous.

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.

Vector plays a leading role in enabling Auckland’s electrification by investing in smarter, more resilient infrastructure that supports growth and better outcomes for customers. From modernising our network with data and technology to accelerating electrification, we're helping power Auckland's growth and transition to a lower-carbon future.

Join us and you'll work on projects that matter, help shape the future of Auckland, and make a real impact across New Zealand.

Apply now!

Applications close by Sunday 8 November 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!

We 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.