Transpower New Zealand Limited Position Description Position Specification

Date of Last Review: April 2013 Graduate Engineer (Power Systems), Transpower Graduate Development Programme

Position Title: Current Incumbent: Position number: LOCATION: Division: Group and Team:

People & Corporate Relations Learning & Development Location:

Wellington (with various placements around the country)

Managers Title:

Senior Advisor Development

CONTEXT: Transpower sits at the centre of the New Zealand electricity industry and is responsible for maintaining security of supply. It is the owner of the National Grid which transmits electricity around the country. It is also the system operator, responsible for cocoordinating and managing the transmission of electricity across the National Grid. The National Grid is New Zealands energy backbone and underpins and sustains the countrys economic and social activity. Transpower is a State-Owned Enterprise. The Minister for State-Owned Enterprises and the Minister of Finance are its shareholders, on behalf of all New Zealanders In addition, Transpower is responsible for working with the industry regulator, the Electricity Commission, to ensure there is appropriate investment in the National Grid to meet New Zealands needs.

TEAM PURPOSE: The team of graduates on Transpowers Graduate Development Programme are responsible for providing peer support to other members on the graduate programme and extend this support to those coming through as Transpower undergraduates where required. Collectively the team are ambassadors, responsible for promoting the positive reputation of Transpower whilst on placements both internal and external. ROLE PURPOSE: This position exists to provide, at the end of training, a trained graduate engineer having a good understanding of power system principles, the ability to extend his/her university knowledge and apply theoretical concepts to power systems management, an overall appreciation of the electricity supply industry, and the ability to develop additional competencies in a specific area of the industry. Date: Initialled:

SIM0104/S1

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Areas of Accountability: 1. Rotation Programme - Learning Objectives Pursue all graduate learning objectives provided for each training placement and demonstrate the learning gained in the following areas: Adequate exposure to power system related issues including process Specific training (on the job) on power system analysis, design, operation, construction and maintenance Ability to produce effective and efficient presentations and report writing Display appropriate knowledge of policies, codes, (assets and environmental standards, system operation and security) Knowledge of planning and investment justification tools and methods Ability to model and analyse power systems and their disturbances Knowledge of contract management, inspection and testing Knowledge of wholesale market dispatch tools Knowledge of generation plant operation and wholesale market trading Knowledge of distribution network design, operation and maintenance Knowledge of typical customer interaction issues and relationship management A general overall understanding of the processes within Transpower. This list is not exhaustive but rather indicative of the training that will take place. 2. Rotation Programme People Management Provide support to managers and staff of Transpower groups and external companies with which the graduate is placed through: Ensure alignment of the groups or companys functions with all other operations of the business and contribute effectively to other groups support processes and initiatives, keeping others informed of activities and issues. 3. Safety and Health A. Follow established work procedures to promote and maintain safety, while controlling environmental impacts and complying with legislative responsibilities. B. Ensure Safety and Health practices are adhered to, and staff safety is maintained in all aspects of summer placement work.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: This position is responsible for maintaining relationships internally and externally. Not limited to those noted below. Direct relationships in this role include: Internal: - Senior Advisor Development - Coordinator, Graduate Development Programme - Technical Champion - Divisional Coordinators & Line Managers External: - Managers and supervisors of Consultant and Contracting placements

Date: Initialled:

SIM0104/S1

DELEGATED RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial: There are no financial responsibilities associated to this role. Non-Financial: It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Personal Specifications
* Job Family: Engineering & Technical
(Job Family is an internal reference and refers to the Career and Development framework Transpower has implemented)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of power system principles is essential for this role Good use of computer based tools and applications are required as is development of analytical skills. A good understanding of power system design, construction, operation and maintenance, static and dynamic modelling of power systems, the behaviour of power system plant and equipment is service, and the changing of the condition of these assets over time is desirable Knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply industry is beneficial. Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification is required for this role.

Date: Initialled:

SIM0104/S1

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Competency: Safety & Health Knowledgeable about Transpowers Safety and Health policies & procedures; knows how to apply safety and health principles in order to achieve a safe and positive working environment. Takes personal responsibility for ones own safety and health, and continually strives for continual improvement in safety and health performance. Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Very bottom-line oriented. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Peer Relationships Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers. Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Listening Practices attentive and active listening. Has the patience to hear people out. Can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees. Priority Setting Spends his/her time and the time of others on whats important. Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Eliminates roadblocks. Creates focus. Informing Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organisation. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information. Interpersonal Savvy Relates well to all kinds of people up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organisation. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Date: Initialled:

SIM0104/S1