Technology Specialist

Technology Lead (Hands-On | Utilities / Energy)Unique blend of strategy + sleeves-rolled-up deliveryAre you the kind of technology leader who enjoys solving complex problems, lifting capability and building practical, scalable systems in a growing business? Do you like the variety of influencing at the executive level while still being close enough to the work to make a real impact?This is a rare opportunity to step into a evolving role within a fast-moving, future-focused energy company operating at the intersection of renewables, operational technology and large-scale customer systems.We're looking for a hands-on tech all-rounder — someone confident across infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, vendor management and system architecture. If you enjoy variety, complexity and creating order out of chaos, this will appeal.What You'll Be DoingYou’ll be the go-to person for everything ICT—strategy, delivery, operations, and improvement. Expect to work across:• Technology roadmap & systems thinkingHelping shape a future-ready ICT environment as the company scales rapidly.• Cybersecurity upliftMoving the organisation toward stronger maturity across both IT and OT environments.• Applications, data & integrationOverseeing platforms such as CMMS/asset management tools, billing systems, CRM, finance, web/app platforms, and operational systems.• Vendor-led deliveryWorking with external partners for infrastructure, support, SaaS, and project delivery.• Operational technology (OT)Supporting connectivity and integration between corporate systems and field assets.• Hands-on deliveryThis is not a “sit back and direct” role — you'll get involved, make decisions, fix things, and create the path forward.What You'll BringYou don’t need to tick every box, but success will look like:8–10+ years in ICT delivery, architecture, or systems leadership rolesExperience in utilities, energy, telcos or complex operational environmentsStrength in vendor management rather than large internal teamsCybersecurity understanding and resilience mindsetAbility to stabilise environments, improve processes, and build pragmatic governanceComfortable getting hands-on when neededStrong EQ — able to work well with operations, engineering, retail, and senior leadersWhy This Role Is DifferentReal impact on systems, customers, and NZ’s renewable energy journeyYou’ll influence technology direction across corporate, digital and operational environmentsSmall internal team environment = big scope, real ownershipGreat for someone who loves breadth, not just depthOpportunity to shape a growing energy business entering mass market retailHow to ApplyIf you thrive in roles where every day is different, where you can both design and deliver, and where your work has real business impact, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.