Energy Analyst

Job Description Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role As an Energy Analyst , you’ll join the Market Strategy & Portfolio team and help shape commercial decisions that keep Contact’s wholesale energy portfolio running at its best. Part of a collaborative, highly connected team working alongside real‑time trading, fuels, portfolio management, and generation specialists to optimise how energy flows across Aotearoa, this is complex, fast‑moving work – but that’s what makes it exciting. Reporting to the Market Strategy & Portfolio Manager – and ideally based in Wellington – you’ll work across short‑ and mid‑term portfolio strategy, real‑time trading support, and fuel management activities. You’ll analyse market conditions, assess risks and opportunities, and help translate complex information into practical decisions that drive value. Your work will include: Developing and maintaining short‑term electricity and gas market strategies Monitoring market conditions and identifying emerging risks and opportunities Supporting real‑time trading decisions during dynamic market events Performing portfolio optimisation and reservoir management activities Executing operational processes including gas nominations and short‑term trading actions Working closely with colleagues across the Wholesale business to align strategy and execution Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and ways of working There is also an on‑call component as part of the team's shared roster. No two days are quite the same. One day you might be analysing market trends and recommending strategic responses; the next, helping navigate a rapidly changing market event where timely decisions matter. Qualifications Ko wai koe | About You You don’t need to have worked in an energy market before to thrive here. What’s most important is your ability to think critically, make sense of complex information, and apply sound judgement when situations don’t come with clear answers. You enjoy being challenged by difficult problems and are motivated by understanding how things work. What you’ll bring (must‑haves): A tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related discipline Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability Experience using data to generate insights and support decision‑making The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively Sound judgement and the confidence to make recommendations when information is incomplete A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted working relationships It would be great if you also have: Experience in energy, utilities, trading, financial markets, or another complex commercial environment Familiarity with modelling, forecasting, data analytics, or optimisation techniques Experience using tools such as Python, R, SQL, Power BI, or advanced Excel Exposure to operational or market‑based decision‑making environments How you’ll show up: Curious and eager to learn, rather than waiting to be told what to do Comfortable making decisions and learning from them, rather than getting stuck striving for perfection Open to different perspectives and willing to challenge your own thinking, rather than feeling the need to have all the answers Caring about the outcome and enjoying contributing to the success of the wider team Benefits Flexible working is supported where it works for the individual, the team, and the business. Our main hubs are in Wellington, Auckland and Tauranga – the role is best suited to someone who can work flexibly from one of these locations. We offer a range of benefits including: Free health insurance coverage Boosted KiwiSaver contributions Access to Contact Shares ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward home set‑up and wellbeing Trail‑blazing parental leave policy Twice‑yearly payments toward our products for Contact customers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr