Operations Authority

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to influence how operational assurance is delivered across one of Aotearoa’s most complex and diverse generation portfolios.Reporting to the Engineering Authority, you'll provide independent oversight of operational safety, work control systems, operator capability, plant operations, and operational risk across Contact's generation sites. You'll work across the business, from frontline operational teams through to executive leadership and board committees, helping ensure critical operational controls remain effective and fit for purpose.You'll have the opportunity to shape the future direction of operational excellence at Contact by:Establishing and evolving Contact's operational authority framework, including assurance practices, standards, and governance mechanisms.Providing independent operational assurance and influencing decisions on operational risk, capability, work control, and future operating models.Maintaining oversight of operational performance and critical operational controls across generation assets from commissioning through to operation.Leading the development and stewardship of operational standards, operating procedures, safety rules, isolation practices, and work control frameworks.Partnering with operational leaders, engineering specialists, health and safety teams, and risk professionals to strengthen consistency and alignment across our generation operations.Acting as the enterprise-wide escalation point and subject matter authority on operational safety, work control, and plant isolation matters.Supporting executive and board-level reporting through robust analysis, insight, and assurance on operational performance and risk.Representing Contact with regulators and external stakeholders on operational safety and work control matters.Helping the business navigate complex operational questions where safety, technology, capability, and business needs intersect.Success in this role will come from your ability to step back from day-to-day operations and provide an independent perspective on what good, safe, and sustainable operations look like. You'll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, challenging assumptions, and balancing competing priorities to help the business make informed decisions that stand the test of time.