Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Zone Substations

Posted: 13/03/2026

Closing Date: 17/04/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunedin, Cromwell or Christchurch

Job Category: Engineering

We’re seeking an Asset Lifecycle Engineer to join our Underground and Zone Substations team. This is a role where engineering expertise meets strategic impact, helping shape how critical substation assets are maintained, renewed, and managed across their full lifecycle.

The Opportunity

You’ll provide engineering input into the maintenance, renewal, and long-term planning of substation asset fleets. Your work will guide decisions on what gets maintained, replaced, and when, using data, risk analysis, and engineering judgment to influence network performance for decades.

You’ll collaborate closely with network planning, operations, works delivery, strategy teams, external consultants, and suppliers, supporting assets including transformers, switchgear, cables, secondary systems, and overhead structures.

What you'll be doing

Lead development and improvement of maintenance and renewal plans for zone substation equipment

Monitor asset health, performance, and reliability risk

Support fleet strategies that optimise whole-of-life cost and performance

Investigate failures and defects, including root cause analysis

Contribute to Aurora’s Asset Management Plan and long-term investment planning

Prioritise maintenance and renewal programmes using risk-based decision frameworks

Support adoption of new technologies and innovative asset management approaches

What we're looking for:

Engineers who combine technical depth with strategic thinking:

Degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum Level 7)

5–10 years’ experience with high-voltage assets related to substations, preferably in one or more of the following: design, installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance

Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, reliability, and network engineering

Strong understanding of high voltage assets, including knowledge of failure modes and control measures

Experience analysing asset performance, risk, and maintenance strategies

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Self-starting, team-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

About Us

Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.

What's in it for you?

Relocation support for successful candidate

Ongoing support for professional development and training

Hybrid flexible work policy and lifestyle leave option

Active Wellbeing Programme giving you access to free fruit, free flu vaccinations, regular activities and events

Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive discounts and great deals on over 40 of your favourite brands and stores including air travel, hardware and home appliances

Southern Cross medical insurance discount

Additional Employer contribution to KiwiSaver

Employee Reward and Recognition programme

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Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.

We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Or for a confidential conversation around this role please contact Stephanie Richardson at Paragon Recruitment 021 202 2809.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.