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Posted 06 August, 2026

Operations Coordinator

Pioneer Energy
Alexandra,Otago,New Zealand,9320 Full Time
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Operations Coordinator - Alexandra

Are you an organised and detail-focused coordinator who enjoys keeping systems, people and information on track?

Pioneer Energy Renewables is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Alexandra-based team. This is a varied role supporting operational planning, maintenance coordination, compliance administration, health and safety systems, and reporting across our renewable energy portfolio.

You will help ensure planned work is coordinated efficiently, records are complete and reliable, and operational, environmental and compliance information is accurate and delivered on time. It is a practical coordination role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, follows through, and enjoys helping busy teams work well.

The Role
Reporting to the Admin and Compliance Manager, you will work closely with operational leaders, compliancespecialistsand site-based teams across Pioneer Energy Group. You will also coordinate with contractors,suppliersand service providers when arranging work,materialsand services.

A key part of the role is supporting the effective use of our Maintenance Management System (MMS), from raising and tracking work requests through tomaintainingasset records and producing reports. You will alsoassistwith operational and environmental reporting, health and safety administration, and the coordination of planned maintenance and outages.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Helping operational teams coordinate maintenance activities, outages, backlog work,staffand contractors
  • Raising and tracking work requests in the MMS and following work through to completion
  • Maintainingaccuratemaintenance, inspection, asset history,storesand critical spares records
  • Collecting,checkingand reporting operational, environmental and plant performance data
  • Assistingwith compliance and resource consent reporting for renewable energy and generation sites
  • Maintaining health and safety records, registers, traininginformationand Safety Data Sheets


This is a full-time, office-based role in Alexandra, working 40 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday between 7.30 am and 4.30 pm. Occasional travel and visits to operational sites will be required.

About You

You will be a dependable and service-focused coordinator who is comfortable working with systems,dataand deadlines. Keepaccuraterecords and communicate clearly with people across different teams and locations.

You will bring:

  • Strong administrative experience, includingaccuratedata entry and record management
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office
  • Excellent attention to detail, with a methodical andorganisedapproach
  • The ability toprioritisecompeting tasks and deliver work within agreedtimeframes
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence working with data, reports,registersand document control requirements
  • The ability to follow established processes whileidentifyingpractical ways to improve coordination
  • A collaborative, responsive and customer-focused approach
  • A genuine commitment to health, safety,wellbeingand compliance

Experience in an operational, utilities,engineeringor asset-intensive environment would be an advantage. Familiarity with maintenance management, workschedulingor compliance systems would also be valuable.

Above all, weare looking for someone who isaccurate,proactiveand comfortable taking ownership. You will enjoy bringing structure to busy workflows and making sure the information people rely on is complete,currentand easy to use.



About Us
Pioneer Energy Renewables operates and maintains more than $400 million of renewable energy assets, including hydroelectric power schemes, wind farms, thermal energy schemes and our wood fuel division. We have people, plant and assets from Auckland to Bluff, with our head office in Alexandra, Central Otago.

We are part of Pioneer Energy Group, which is majority owned by Central Lakes Trust and supported by a strategic equity partnership with Totara Energy LP. Together, our shareholders are committed to long-term, community-focused and sustainable investment in New Zealand's renewable energy future.

Our values guide how we work and how we support our people:

  • We care for each other: acting with compassion, respect and commitment
  • We embrace kaitiakitanga: protecting our people, communities and environment
  • We take ownership: being accountable and empowered to act
  • We focus on what matters: delivering with purpose
  • We are one team: working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes



Why Work for Us?
We offer benchmarked, competitive remuneration and opportunities for learning and development.

Our employee benefits include flexible working options where appropriate, health, life and trauma insurance, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programmes, flu vaccinations and volunteering opportunities.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a knowledgeable technical team, build your experience across a varied renewable energy portfolio and contribute directly to the safe and reliable operation of essential infrastructure.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered, you must:

  • Be eligible to work in New Zealand
  • Hold a current New Zealand driver licence
  • Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

To view the full position description and apply, please apply through our online recruitment portal.
View the job description on our portal, here.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held throughout the advertising period.
Applications close Friday, 28th August.


All candidates must apply directly through the online recruitment portal to be considered.

For questions about the role, please email [email protected]

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