Inventory Master Data Specialist - 12 month fixed term

Overview Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid, the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand. With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector we are at the forefront of enabling the country's energy transformation. Our teams are working hard to enable a sustainable, net‑zero carbon future. About the Team Our Inventory and Logistics team, within Corporate Services, provides leadership across the establishment, maintenance, replenishment and management of Transpower’s inventory, including analytics that support our inventory, logistics and purchasing functions. Inventory and Logistics supports both maintenance and grid project activity by fulfilling inventory requests for internal and external stakeholders, managing inventory warehouse facilities, and ensuring the right materials and information are available to support safe, reliable delivery across the grid. The team works closely with engineering, procurement, logistics, finance, service providers and suppliers to ensure inventory information is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose. Responsibilities Own and improve inventory master data quality and governance Support grid operations, capital projects and supply chain decisions Act as the single coordination point for inventory master data inputs across engineering, procurement and suppliers Help reduce ambiguity, rework and data integrity risk Maintain end‑to‑end quality, governance and lifecycle management of inventory master data within Transpower’s systems Reporting to the Inventory and Purchasing Manager, you will work on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. What you will bring Strong experience in inventory management, master data, supply chain or data governance Attention to detail, systems confidence and stakeholder skills needed to maintain high‑quality item master data in complex enterprise systems Practical, improvement‑focused approach with the ability to strengthen standards, processes and data management practices over time Desired Experience Experience creating, maintaining and governing complex inventory item master data, ideally within ERP or EAM systems such as Maximo Strong understanding of data quality principles, controls and governance, including identifying and resolving duplication, inconsistencies and data gaps Analytical and problem‑solving capability, with high attention to detail and confidence working with structured data, reports and dashboards Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, logistics, category management, finance, suppliers and service providers Experience supporting data quality reviews, cleansing, mass updates, standardisation or structured data change processes Confidence coordinating technical inventory information, including supplier information, specifications, drawings or documentation linked to item records Ideally, experience in an asset‑intensive, infrastructure, utilities or engineering‑based organisation, and/or training in data, inventory or supply chain disciplines Benefits A role with clear impact on inventory integrity, supply‑chain performance and grid delivery outcomes The opportunity to strengthen master data standards, controls and governance in an asset‑intensive environment Broad stakeholder exposure across engineering, procurement, logistics, suppliers and service providers A collaborative environment with modern ways of working and a strong focus on safety, inclusion and wellbeing Great employee health and wellness benefits About Transpower Aotearoa New Zealand is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future. With over 28 ethnicities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is modern, supportive and friendly, and your wellbeing is supported with great employee health and wellness benefits. How to Apply Role closes Tuesday 4th August 2026 . Applications will be reviewed as they are received and you may be contacted for an initial exploratory conversation/interview prior to the close date. Full existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr