Posted 16 July, 2026
Asset Manager
YINSON RENEWABLES AS
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 93af248f386b9883
Job Description
Legal Entity: Yinson Renewables (NZ) Ltd Job Function: Employment Type: Permanent Asset Manager – Renewables | New Zealand The Role You will manage and oversee the technical performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, predominantly onshore wind and solar, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and to their full potential. Duties Monitor and maintain the day-to-day operations of our renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Review and deliver accurate and reliable technical data from the various assets. Monitor analytics for early identification of issues, trends and performance improvements, implementing solutions in a timely manner to optimise performance throughout the entire life cycle. Generate regular reports on asset performance, financial metrics, and operational efficiency. Ensure market requirements for energy sales (EA, bids, forecasting, etc.) are fulfilled and acting as the main PoC for these matters. Ensure regulatory and reporting requirements for energy sales and market participation compliance are fulfilled and acting as the main PoC for these matters. Complete new asset onboarding/handover from construction phase into operations, with involvement in the projects from construction stage to ensure operations requirements are incorporated. Maintain and develop risk matrices, asset directories and site documentation. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (landowners, investors, off takers, etc.). Monitor and report KPIs and ensure targets are met. Manage site managers and contractors where necessary. Oversee contracts with suppliers, service providers, and offtakers, ensuring compliance and delivery of obligations, managing contract negotiations when necessary. Support the development and maintenance of performance measurement frameworks, policies, procedures and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technical risks, requirements and optimisation opportunities for new projects from an operations point of view. Conduct financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and approving payments and processing payments to ensure projects meet or exceed financial targets. Work closely with external financial service providers to ensure monthly closing, statutory filings and other requirements. Other adhoc tasks that might be relevant to position. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position. Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and their applications, with a particular focus on onshore wind power. Experience of energy generation, asset management and monitoring platforms is required. Knowledge of the NZ energy market, technical and regulatory requirements for energy market participants and generators. Experience working internationally is an advantage. Willingness to work across time zones, including collaboration with international teams. Ability to work on multiple projects at various stages within the asset life cycle simultaneously. Excellent communication skills including analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to work independently, use own initiative and take ownership of areas within responsibility. Travel will be required for this role. Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language. #J-18808-Ljbffr