Job description
Job Description
Vector: Powering Auckland. Shaping the future.
Life at Vector means being part of something bigger.
Here, your work matters. We keep the lights on across Auckland, and each of us plays a key role in the future of the energy industry, building a legacy of clean power for future generations.
We’re embracing opportunities to innovate, collaborating with leading names globally to develop, adopt and share cutting-edge technologies that drive energy sustainability and efficiency.
And while we shape the future, we prioritise yours. Enjoy a comprehensive salary and benefits package, hybrid working and flexibility with hours, and be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and career growth.
Culture that powers progress
Hear from our people on what they enjoy most about Vector, why they joined and why they stay.
The role
As Senior Risk Partner, you’ll be a trusted partner to asset management and operational teams, helping embed risk‑based decision making into planning, investment and day‑to‑day operations across Vector’s electricity network. Working closely with frontline teams and senior leaders, you’ll support the identification, assessment and management of operational and asset‑related risks, ensuring controls are effective and aligned with Vector’s risk appetite.
This role blends deep operational understanding with targeted assurance. You’ll work alongside engineering teams to review and challenge asset management practices, integrate risk principles into operational delivery, and undertake assurance reviews to provide confidence that key controls are operating as intended. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll influence decisions that directly impact customer safety, reliability and network resilience.
What sets this role apart is its impact and reach. You’ll collaborate with engineers, operators and senior leaders on meaningful, purpose‑driven work, shaping how risk is embedded across a critical infrastructure organisation. You’ll join a team that values proactive risk thinking, continuous improvement and strong relationships – while playing a vital part in keeping Auckland powered every day.
Who are we looking for?
- A wealth of experience in asset management or operational roles within large infrastructure, utilities or similarly complex environments
- Strong commercial and operational acumen, with the confidence to support and challenge engineers and leaders on risk‑based decisions
- Experience working with risk frameworks or assurance activities, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and discuss engineering/asset management challenges and insights to a wide range of stakeholders, and a collaborative, influence‑led approach
- A proactive mindset aligned with Vector’s behaviours, particularly owning outcomes, working collectively and understanding others’ perspectives.
Why Vector?
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:
- Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package
- Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, own your own development plan and drive your learning and growth
- Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies, like X The Moonshot Factory
- We value diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
- Build a legacy doing work that matters – we’re keeping the lights on across Auckland, and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.
Apply now!
Applications close by Tuesday 3 February 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!
Additional Information
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.
