Product Owner

Contact Energy – Wellington Central, North Island Company Description At Contact, we believe home is the most important place in the world. That belief shapes everything we do – from leading the energy transition to how we power Aotearoa and care for our people and communities. We’re a power, broadband, and mobile company, but we’re also investing boldly in renewable energy and smarter, more connected ways of working. Our ambition is simple: to leave Aotearoa better than we found it. Guided by our tikanga, we’re a team who care deeply about the work we do, how we support one another, and the impact we have. Simply put, we touch lives to make life better. Our Digital Products team is at the heart of this transformation. We’re a passionate bunch, working across the business to deliver seamless, smart, and scalable digital experiences. We’re now looking for a Product Owner to join us and help shape the future of our digital and data products. Location & Work Arrangement Role based in Wellington Central, North Island. Flexible working is supported; candidates who can work from Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, or other major centres are preferred. Job Description As our new Product Owner, you will be the voice of the customer and the champion of our digital and data product vision. Reporting to the Domain Lead Platforms, you’ll work closely with Technology, Data, and Business teams to bring ideas to life – from concept to delivery. You will own and refine the product backlog, prioritise features that deliver real value, and ensure our digital experiences are seamless, data‑driven, and impactful. You will also identify opportunities to improve performance, unlock insights, and drive commercial outcomes through smarter use of data and AI. You’ll also: Translate business needs into clear user stories, data requirements, and acceptance criteria. Motivate and guide development and data engineering teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions. Balance cost vs reward to define MVPs, sprint goals, and iterative delivery plans. Work closely with enterprise data teams to ensure products leverage trusted, scalable data assets. Partner with stakeholders across the business – from Finance to Legal to Marketing. Identify opportunities to embed automation, analytics, and AI into product workflows. Report on product performance, insights, and outcomes to wider groups. Qualifications We’re ideally looking for someone who is a natural storyteller, a strategic thinker, and someone who knows how to bring people on the journey. You’re comfortable talking to developers and data engineers as well as execs, and you know how to get the best out of a cross‑functional team. Key requirements: Deep knowledge of digital, data, and AI technologies and their business applications. Proven experience working across enterprise‑scale data environments (e.g., cloud data platforms, data governance, analytics, ML/AI). Experience leading cross‑functional squads through complex digital and data transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of digital product development and Agile/Lean methodologies. Demonstrated ability to support teams through agile transformation and organisational change. Strong grasp of human‑centred design, user experience, and human‑computer interaction. Excellent communication, listening, and stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and prioritisation capability. Commercially savvy and outcomes‑driven. Bonus points if you have: Familiarity with architecture, data modelling, and digital software ecosystems. Experience in B2B/B2C, energy sector, AI & data platforms, or building developer experience products. Exposure to automation, machine learning, or operational AI use cases. Eligibility Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr