Job Description
$3.7bn growing debt funding programme, across multiple debt capital markets
Lead Transpower's Green Financing Framework and annual reporting
Engage with investors and oversee debt and foreign exchange risk management
Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector we are at the forefront of enabling the country's energy transformation. Our teams are working hard to enable a sustainable, net-zero carbon future.
The Corporate Services division provides a wide variety of services including Finance, Procurement and Supply, Treasury and Grid Pricing.
About the team
Our Treasury team, guided by the Treasurer, manages interest rate, liquidity, credit, investment, funding, foreign exchange, and commodity risks. The team also manages our insurance functions and internal and external financial and insurance relationships.
About the opportunity
We're excited to welcome a skilled Deputy Treasurer to our Corporate Services team based in our Head Office in Wellington. You will play a vital role in managing debt capital market activities across a range of markets, overseeing debt and investment portfolios, and ensuring compliance with Transpower's Treasury policies, financial markets, and insurance regulations.
Your expertise will be essential in managing Transpower's Green Financing Framework while collaborating closely with stakeholders across the business and financial institutions. You'll connect with domestic and offshore investors, lead debt documentation efforts, and support the Treasurer in implementing treasury strategies.
In this role, you will also:
Serve as the Treasurer's delegate when required
Lead the documentation of debt programmes and liaise with external legal advisors and banks
Oversee cash and currency risk management
Lead strategic treasury projects
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas and expertise will be appreciated.
About you
We're looking for someone with financial market experience who thrives in a senior role. Youll be a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainable finance and a track record of delivering results in complex environments. Your leadership will inspire others, and youll thrive on building trusted relationships across the business and with external partners.
You will bring:
Corporate treasury experience, with a good understanding of financial markets (minimum 5 years of relevant experience)
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, problem solving and written, and oral communication skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to nurture cross-business relationships
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain confidentiality and accuracy
Proficiency in financial applications and Treasury Management Systems
Experience with capital market instruments, risk management products, and financial strategies
Additional skills that will enhance your application:
Strong working knowledge of risk monitoring and management
An understanding of insurance market and rating agency requirements
Ability to interpret regulatory parameters and assess alternative hedge strategies
Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, and every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.
Transpower invests in your growth, offering ongoing learning, mentorship from senior leaders, and clear pathways for advancement within the finance function.
We prioritise employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness benefits - check them out here.
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please review the position description below or via our website and apply now. Your work will play a significant role in New Zealand's decarbonisation efforts and contribute to building a sustainable future. Other useful insights can be found in our integrated report: Transpower Integrated Report FY25 and Green Bond Report 2025.
Applications close Wednesday 11th February; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations may commence before the closing date to facilitate shortlisting.
Full and existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.
Lead Transpower's Green Financing Framework and annual reporting
Engage with investors and oversee debt and foreign exchange risk management
Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector we are at the forefront of enabling the country's energy transformation. Our teams are working hard to enable a sustainable, net-zero carbon future.
The Corporate Services division provides a wide variety of services including Finance, Procurement and Supply, Treasury and Grid Pricing.
About the team
Our Treasury team, guided by the Treasurer, manages interest rate, liquidity, credit, investment, funding, foreign exchange, and commodity risks. The team also manages our insurance functions and internal and external financial and insurance relationships.
About the opportunity
We're excited to welcome a skilled Deputy Treasurer to our Corporate Services team based in our Head Office in Wellington. You will play a vital role in managing debt capital market activities across a range of markets, overseeing debt and investment portfolios, and ensuring compliance with Transpower's Treasury policies, financial markets, and insurance regulations.
Your expertise will be essential in managing Transpower's Green Financing Framework while collaborating closely with stakeholders across the business and financial institutions. You'll connect with domestic and offshore investors, lead debt documentation efforts, and support the Treasurer in implementing treasury strategies.
In this role, you will also:
Serve as the Treasurer's delegate when required
Lead the documentation of debt programmes and liaise with external legal advisors and banks
Oversee cash and currency risk management
Lead strategic treasury projects
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas and expertise will be appreciated.
About you
We're looking for someone with financial market experience who thrives in a senior role. Youll be a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainable finance and a track record of delivering results in complex environments. Your leadership will inspire others, and youll thrive on building trusted relationships across the business and with external partners.
You will bring:
Corporate treasury experience, with a good understanding of financial markets (minimum 5 years of relevant experience)
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, problem solving and written, and oral communication skills
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to nurture cross-business relationships
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain confidentiality and accuracy
Proficiency in financial applications and Treasury Management Systems
Experience with capital market instruments, risk management products, and financial strategies
Additional skills that will enhance your application:
Strong working knowledge of risk monitoring and management
An understanding of insurance market and rating agency requirements
Ability to interpret regulatory parameters and assess alternative hedge strategies
Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, and every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.
Transpower invests in your growth, offering ongoing learning, mentorship from senior leaders, and clear pathways for advancement within the finance function.
We prioritise employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness benefits - check them out here.
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please review the position description below or via our website and apply now. Your work will play a significant role in New Zealand's decarbonisation efforts and contribute to building a sustainable future. Other useful insights can be found in our integrated report: Transpower Integrated Report FY25 and Green Bond Report 2025.
Applications close Wednesday 11th February; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations may commence before the closing date to facilitate shortlisting.
Full and existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Deputy Treasurer position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
