Head of Transformation

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

In this 24 month contract role as our Head of Transformation, you will take ownership of delivering Alpine’s Business Strategy through the successful execution of key transformation initiatives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, focused on driving real change across how we operate. You will work closely with the Executive team, Board, and business leaders to shape, challenge, and hold to account the delivery of transformation outcomes.

You will lead the development and implementation of transformation programmes that span people, process, and technology. This includes supporting the transition of operating models and major initiatives such as ERP implementation, while ensuring strong governance, clear cadence, and momentum across all workstreams.

You will build trusted relationships across the organisation, working alongside teams to embed new ways of working and ensure initiatives are practical, adopted, and delivering value.

As our Head of Transformation, you will be responsible for:

• Owning and delivering Alpine’s transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment to business strategy and priorities.
• Leading large‑scale, cross‑functional transformation programmes, including operating model change and ERP implementation.
• Engaging at an executive and Board level, providing insight, challenge, and progress reporting.
• Leading and supporting a multi‑disciplinary team across project, change, and process functions.

• You will have experience leading transformation initiatives, all of business transformation, within a large complex organisation.
• Prior experience at an executive level, demonstrating all of business influence. This includes excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully delivery complex projects within programmes and portfolios as part of a large‑scale transformation within scope, budget and timeline.

• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or asset‑intensive environments.
• Prior exposure to regulated industries or organisations undergoing significant operational transformation.

At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.

This shows up in the day‑to‑day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on‑site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.

Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.

You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.

If you’re curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process.

If this role resonates with you and you’re excited about contributing to South Canterbury’s energy future, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and CV, detailing what transferable skills and experience you’ll bring to this position.

Rest assured; all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We encourage you to apply early, as we will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process before the advertised deadline.