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Vector: Pioneering the future of energy.
If you’re passionate about building a cleaner, more connected future, join us. The future isn’t waiting – we’re building it now.
As a Senior/Principal Network Planning Engineer, you’ll help shape the long-term development of Auckland’s electricity network. Taking ownership of planning for a defined area, you’ll assess future network needs, identify capacity constraints and develop practical investment and customer solutions using network analysis, modelling and sound engineering judgement. You’ll also contribute to our Asset Management Plan, major customer connections, business cases, planning standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Area planning opportunities like this are rare. You’ll develop a genuine connection to your part of Auckland’s network and influence how it evolves over the long term. With electrification, electric vehicles, distributed generation and new customer energy technologies changing the industry, you’ll tackle emerging challenges that do not always have an established playbook. This is an opportunity to combine practical engineering with innovation and help implement new approaches that will shape the future of Auckland’s electricity network.
Working with customer, engineering, delivery, operational and asset planning teams, you’ll provide trusted technical advice and translate complex planning issues into clear recommendations. At Principal level, you’ll also provide technical leadership, mentor other engineers and have greater influence over planning standards, guidelines and best practice.
On offer is one vacancy, with the flexibility to appoint at either Senior or Principal level depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
Who are we looking for?
We envisage you’ll have:
We know that great energy starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best:
Vector plays a leading role in enabling Auckland’s electrification by investing in smarter, more resilient infrastructure that supports growth and better outcomes for customers. From modernising our network with data and technology to accelerating electrification, we're helping power Auckland's growth and transition to a lower-carbon future.
Join us and you'll work on projects that matter, help shape the future of Auckland, and make a real impact across New Zealand.
Apply now!
Applications close by Sunday 4 October 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!
We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.
Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.
We are New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks which span the Auckland region. Our vision is to create a new energy future, by identifying and developing solutions that provide customers with value, choice and reliability.
We haven’t been afraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders of the transformation of the energy sector, we know the ‘same old’ just won’t cut it. We have the confidence to forge new solutions and for our people to work differently, to think differently. We have collaborated with global technology companies and thought leaders who share our view that innovation and digitalisation are key to meeting the future needs of energy systems and fast-evolving customer demands. As governments, businesses and consumers urgently take action to decarbonise, at Vector we are clear on our vision – creating a new energy future.
