Christchurch City Council Looking for Energy Efficiency Graduate at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Are you passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability?

We are on the hunt for a proactive and enthusiastic Energy Efficiency Graduate to join our team for a two-year, fixed-term role.

This position, partly funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across Council facilities and contribute to significant energy savings.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

• Develop and support initiatives to reduce energy consumption, focusing on lighting, space and heating.
• Manage the Fault Detection Diagnostics (FDD) facility—tracking faults, issuing work orders, and ensuring resolution.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities through Building Management Systems (BMS), energy consumption data, and site visits, calculate potential savings, and build business cases for investment.
• Review and refine control methodologies and system settings to enhance occupant comfort, optimize energy efficiency, and reduce consumption.
• Assist the BMS team with system performance monitoring after project handovers, reporting on defects or necessary system tuning.
• Help manage system performance data and support the team with asset management tasks, ensuring accurate as-built documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of progress reports to EECA, meeting all deadlines for project milestones.
• Work closely with the wider team to improve energy efficiency across the Council and contribute to the team’s overall performance.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

• A recent graduate with a degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency principles, with an interest in electrical systems, heating and/or lighting
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret energy data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, comfortable collaborating across departments.
• Detail-oriented, with good organizational skills and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Hours of work – Fulltime Fixed Term Position – Two Years

Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. Central Christchurch

Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $71,529 – $79,477 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date – 24th September 2024

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.