Information Management Advisor

Transpower has a unique role in New Zealand’s energy sector as both Grid Owner and System Operator. Our purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that supports a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system.

Our Information Management team is responsible for Transpower’s corporate and engineering records: 2,000+ SharePoint sites containing millions of documents and records, 750,000+ CAD drawings, terabytes of 3D models and point clouds, more than two million photos and videos, and 16,000+ boxes of physical records.

To help realise more value from this information, we’re working on initiatives involving AI, cloud integration, information systems and improved tools.

The opportunity - due to internal promotion

We’re looking for a SharePoint-savvy Information Management Advisor to join our team of Corporate Information Management and Engineering Information Management professionals. You’ll support day-to-day technical advice and administration, while helping people across the business get more value from the information they use.

Working closely with the Enterprise Information Manager, you’ll help implement and support IM policies and practices, refine and deliver training, and provide user support so people can use our platforms confidently and effectively.

With a strong focus on managing and provisioning our SharePoint environment, you’ll also apply your experience in training delivery, requirements gathering, workflow improvement and process design. You’ll bring, and continue to build, capability across:

• Microsoft Teams tools
• Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI
• Term store and metadata management
• Retention, disposal and sensitivity labelling
• Purview, eDiscovery, sentencing and disposal, auditing and reporting

Who do we need?

You’ll be an outstanding communicator who understands information architecture, is comfortable delivering engaging training, and enjoys working with the business. You’ll help people understand how the Microsoft platform can support them to access, manage and protect their information.

To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• SharePoint site administration, governance, and user support experience
• Confident use of Microsoft 365 tools, including Purview and Power Platform
• Knowledge of public sector information management and the Public Records Act 2005
• Experience with classification, retrieval, retention, disposal, and related information practices
• Ability to gather and interpret business requirements in a large or complex organisation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across varied business audiences

Join us at****Transpower

Our people care deeply about each other and New Zealand. With more than 28 ethnicities represented across Transpower, our diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experience are willingly shared. We work in the office or on site for a minimum of three days each week to support collaboration, learning, and effective delivery.

We prioritise wellbeing through an excellent range of employee health and wellness benefits. You can learn more here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits

Next steps

If you’re ready to help people across Transpower realise more value from effective and responsible information management, we'd love to hear from you. To view the position description and submit your application, please click the ‘Apply’ button. You’ll be taken to our Careers site, where you can upload your cover letter and complete your application.

Role closes Monday 24 August. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may contact you before the close date for an exploratory conversation or interview.