Senior Solutions Specialist

Senior Solutions Specialist

New Plymouth, Tauranga & Wellington with flexible working options available

Are you passionate about designing and delivering innovative solutions? Do you want to put your technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to use in supporting key initiatives and driving positive business change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Solutions Specialist with hands-on experience in implementing solutions across various projects and environments. You'll bring a solid foundation in software development and integration, a keen eye for problem-solving, and a demonstrated ability (and enthusiasm) for quickly learning new technologies!

What we offer you

• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
• Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) – that’s fine by us
• All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – Wow!!!
• As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).

About the role

As a Senior Solutions Specialist, you'll work closely with key stakeholders to co-design solutions to business problems. You'll often take on a technical lead role and enjoy mentoring others. You'll also be on the lookout for opportunities to create reusable components and develop automation to boost efficiency.

Reporting to the Solutions Development Lead, this role is high-impact and influential, with loads of variety and diverse stakeholder engagement. In our highly collaborative environment, you'll play a key role in identifying the right priorities, fostering high-quality decisions, and ensuring that our work delivers the value the business needs.

To be a success in this role, you will need:

• Experience in software development, with a strong background in developing and customising Salesforce applications.
• Knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, and other Salesforce development technologies.
• Understanding of security protocols and compliance standards within the technology domain.
• Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working with external vendors/partners to achieve outcomes

It would ideal if you have:

• Experience with one or more of Powerco’s key enterprise platform(s) – Salesforce, SAP HANA, Esri, SAP Business Warehouse etc.
• Basic GIS experience, such as using common tools (like ESRI), and a general understanding of geospatial data.

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Sunday 12th January 2025

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz