Transpower New Zealand

Last Friday we reached an agreement with Prysmian to manufacture and install replacement high voltage electricity submarine cables across the Cook Strait in 2031-32.  Though this may seem far in the future, constraints in the global supply chain meant we needed to secure a supplier now to ensure the continuing reliability of our inter-island power link.  Most of the time, our HVDC (high-voltage direct current) link moves power generated in the South Island (where the bulk of NZ’s hydro generation is) to the North Island (where most of NZ's electricity demand is). However, this trend reversed this year when South Island hydro dams reached low levels due to low rainfall and snowmelt during the dry spell from April to September, and we needed to lean more on generation in the North. This highlighted how all New Zealand benefits from the flexibility that this 570km link provides. Next year we’ll be consulting on other aspects of the HVDC project, so you can expect to hear more about it then. ⚡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTmX4_cx

We're pleased to have Vital NZ on board for the refresh of our TransGO telecommunications network. ⚡ Vital is providing radio relay links, an essential component to support this critical infrastructure that connects our over 190 substations and sites across the motu. We are looking forward to partnering with Vital to continue safely and reliably operating New Zealand's electricity transmission system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Transpower is proud to support the Wonder Project Power Challenge. We take a hands-on approach and encourage our employees to get involved, as Transpower ambassadors, going into classrooms to teach and inspire. It’s great to see the difference it’s making, with survey results showing that: - 71% of ākonga (students) and 95% of kaiako (teachers) said the challenge increased their confidence with STEM - 43% of ākonga were more interested in STEM jobs after the challenge - 90% of kaiako noticed a positive shift in ākonga perceptions of STEM - 98% of kaiako said they would do it again A few of our ambassadors sum it up best when they say: - “It’s a truly rewarding experience, knowing that you play a part in inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. It requires just a few hours of investment of your time, and the program material is well-designed and easy to work with” – Byron George - “You have the ability to influence the future of some kids” - Gerk Chen - “It's a very special experience. Something you can't really prepare for” – Ralf Huebner

Welcome to our Summer Interns! This week, we were thrilled to kick off the summer internship program by welcoming 27 interns with an induction day held at Waikoukou! For the first time, all our interns attended in person, creating a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and immerse themselves in the company culture. The day was designed to set them up for a successful and impactful summer. Here’s a glimpse of what the induction included: - A Mihi Whakatau to honour the occasion and welcome them into the company.  - A warm welcome from the program sponsor, Brighid Kelly EGM People, setting the tone for the journey ahead.  - An inspiring presentation by Senior Principal Engineer Andrew Renton, sharing insights into the sector and the work we do to empower the energy future for Aotearoa.  - Engaging visits to the National Coordination Centre and Digital Substation, where they got a closer look at the incredible work happening across the organisation.  - The opportunity to hear from and engage with early career graduates, Cameron McMahon, Lydia Smith, Molly Smith, Sahan Danansuriya and Senior Leader Matthew Copland Head of Grid and Systems Operations who started on our first ever graduate programme  - And a whole lot more!  These bright individuals bring diverse perspectives, fresh ideas, and a strong drive to learn and grow, which we know will enrich our workplace over the coming months. To our interns: We’re excited to have you here and look forward to supporting you as you develop your skills, tackle exciting projects, and make your mark. Here’s to a summer of learning, collaboration, and success! 

Our Energy Market Services team have expanded its em6 platform in one of its largest updates to date. The changes include new features such as a refreshed design, more data widgets, and customisable dashboards. On top of introducing better capabilities for interacting with the data, the free dashboard has also added useful information like 'Regional Price Overview' and 'North Island Wind Forecast', while subscribers now have access to new data widgets ‘Generation Capacity' and 'NRSS Predicted Load'. For useful insights on the electricity market, or to view the updates, visit em6 or contact call@ems.co.nz for any account information.  https://lnkd.in/gnjd95sr

This week, our Board and Executive teams visited Unison Networks Ltd in Hawke's Bay to see up close the progress being made on rebuilding and upgrading electricity networks. As well as noting the changes at our Redclyffe site, we saw Unison's Windsor switchroom and Camberley substation which we're particularly interested in. Unison has taken a low-carbon rebuild approach, which we plan to adopt for our new control room at Redclyffe. The design uses eco-friendly materials like cross-laminated timber, and the capacity upgrades will power the region's growing demand for electricity from businesses and homes.  The ongoing effort and mahi of the teams on the ground is evident. There is more to come, but we can celebrate that much has been done already. Unison Networks Ltd Ventia

Today Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand have released a calculator toolkit to assist organisations measuring their gender pay gap. This is an important development in progressing gender equity in business. As a member of the Electricity Sector Diversity Equity and Belonging Group, Transpower has been actively involved in supporting the Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand in shaping the approach and toolkit. We proud to support this work to make progress in removing the gender pay gap. Read more ⬇️

We were proud to host the Mana Wāhine | Power Women event last night. Fantastic keynote address from the Minister for Women Hon Nicola Grigg followed by an inspiring panel discussion with James Kilty, Tracey Kai, Tracey Hickman, Anna Chalmers moderated by Chantelle Bramley with Rebecca Mehrtens as MC. Transpower is committed to doing our part to address gender equity. 

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We're #hiring. Apply today or share this post with your network. Check out these videos to hear our team talk about what they do. https://bit.ly/3TLvYBb