EY EY Parthenon - Senior Manager Electricity Market Modelling 

New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington 

541103394

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Recent projects include:

• The 2023 and 2024 natural gas supply and demand studies,
• Helping to develop new generation and energy storage projects. We undertake market due diligence and market modelling, including forecasting electricity prices, generation curtailment and auxiliary market outcomes, to support the development, financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms and wind farms, and
• Informing the development of government and regulatory policy in the New Zealand electricity market.

Your key responsibilities

We have an opening at the Senior Manager level in our Wellington office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that delivers work for our New Zealand clients. This will involve

• The execution and delivery of audit support work and energy market modelling projects for existing clients.
• Bringing new work into the business through proposal writing and other business development processes.
• Supporting the development of less experienced staff members.
• Contributing to the broader EY business, in particular supporting the growth and development of the Strategy and Transactions service line in New Zealand, Australia, and our Pacific neighbours.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Demonstrated experience in electricity market modelling applied to the New Zealand electricity system,
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing projects,
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and an understanding of what it takes to win work in a competitive market,
• Tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently,
• High numeracy levels and the ability, or a willingness to develop the ability, to manipulate and analyse large data sets efficiently,
• High computer literacy. Currently, we use Excel, Python, SQL, Microsoft VBA and Matlab. We will provide time and training if you can demonstrate your willingness and ability to learn a new programming language,
• Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues, and
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn the fundamentals of electricity markets and the challenges that need to be addressed as decarbonisation occurs.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development : At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements : Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary : We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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