EY Parthenon - Senior Manager - Electricity Market Modelling

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At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.



Climate change is driving an unprecedented transformation in the global energy sector. The energy industry is transitioning to a low carbon, decentralised future, facing a wide range of engineering and economic challenges along the way. Do you want to be part of this journey?

EY-ROAM is a leading provider of electricity market modelling services in Australia and New Zealand. Our role in the energy industry is to provide evidence-based insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty and change. We have developed software that can be used to model any electricity market or power system and has been used to model power systems and electricity markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Mexico and Africa. Our clients span the energy value chain including renewable energy and storage developers, energy sector investors, transmission and distribution network service providers, retailers, regulators and governments.


Recent projects include:

The 2023 and 2024 natural gas supply and demand studies,
Helping to develop new generation and energy storage projects. We undertake market due diligence and market modelling, including forecasting electricity prices, generation curtailment and auxiliary market outcomes, to support the development, financing, acquisition, sale and valuation of grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms and wind farms, and
Informing the development of government and regulatory policy in the New Zealand electricity market.

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for


We have an opening at the Senior Manager level in our Wellington office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that delivers work for our New Zealand clients. This will involve

The execution and delivery of audit support work and energy market modelling projects for existing clients.
Bringing new work into the business through proposal writing and other business development processes.
Supporting the development of less experienced staff members.
Contributing to the broader EY business, in particular supporting the growth and development of the Strategy and Transactions service line in New Zealand, Australia, and our Pacific neighbours.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

Demonstrated experience in electricity market modelling applied to the New Zealand electricity system,
Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing projects,
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and an understanding of what it takes to win work in a competitive market,
Tertiary education in a discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, physics, or computer science,
Demonstrated ability to work independently,
High numeracy levels and the ability, or a willingness to develop the ability, to manipulate and analyse large data sets efficiently,
High computer literacy. Currently, we use Excel, Python, SQL, Microsoft VBA and Matlab. We will provide time and training if you can demonstrate your willingness and ability to learn a new programming language,
Strong communication skills with the ability to successfully convey meaningful insights to clients and colleagues, and
An understanding of, or willingness to learn the fundamentals of electricity markets and the challenges that need to be addressed as decarbonisation occurs.

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At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.


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