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Influence how essential substation assets are managed, maintained, renewed, and optimised for decades to come. We are looking for an experienced Asset Lifecycle Engineer – Zone Substations to join the Aurora Energy team! This role can be based in Dunedin, Central Otago or Christchurch – yes, we offer relocation assistance for the right candidate! Shape the future of critical energy infrastructure. There’s never been a more exciting time to work in energy, and no better time to join Aurora Energy. As one of New Zealand’s largest electricity networks, we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable power to more than 200,000 people across Otago and Central Otago. As our network evolves to support electrification, distributed energy, and growing communities, we’re investing in the future of our critical assets, and we’re looking for an experienced engineer to help lead that journey. About the role As our Asset Lifecycle Engineer – Zone Substations, you will play a key strategic role in the performance, reliability, and long-term planning of our substation asset fleet. Working alongside planning, operations, project delivery, strategy teams, and external partners, you’ll use engineering insight, asset data, and risk-based decision making to shape where we invest, what we renew, and how we optimise network performance. You will work across critical infrastructure including: Power transformers HV switchgear and circuit breakers Secondary systems and protection equipment Cables and associated substation infrastructure Structural and overhead substation assets What you will be doing You will: Lead the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and renewal strategies for zone substation assets Monitor asset health, reliability, performance, and emerging risks across the fleet Analyse condition, defect, and performance data to support evidence-based engineering decisions Investigate failures and defects, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Develop risk-based renewal programmes that balance reliability, safety, and whole-of-life cost Contribute to Aurora’s long-term asset investment planning and Asset Management Plan Support the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, methodologies, and asset management practices Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver best-for-network outcomes What you will bring We’re looking for an engineer who combines technical depth with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a passion for continuous improvement. Ideally, you will bring: A degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 7 or equivalent) 5+ years’ experience working with high-voltage substation assets Experience in one or more of design, installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance, or asset management Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, reliability, and risk-based decision making Knowledge of high-voltage equipment, failure modes, and condition assessment techniques Confidence working with asset data, engineering analysis, and long-term planning Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams Don’t meet every requirement? We’d still love to hear from you. If you bring strong HV asset experience and the right mindset, we encourage you to apply. Why join Aurora Energy? This is more than an engineering role, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of essential infrastructure. Here, you will: Influence major long-term network investment decisions Work with complex, high-value critical assets Help enable New Zealand’s energy transition Join a collaborative, safety-first, future-focused