Investment Analysis Specialist

Company Description:Te Tākinatanga | Our Story

At Contact, we believe home is the most important place in the world. That belief shapes everything we do, from leading the energy transition to how we power Aotearoa and care for our people and communities.

We’re a power, broadband, and mobile company, but we’re also investing boldly in renewable energy and smarter, more connected ways of working (mahi). Our ambition is simple: to leave Aotearoa better than we found it.

New Zealand's energy future is being shaped right now.

As the country moves toward a lower-carbon future, some of the largest and most significant infrastructure investments in generations are moving from idea to reality. From renewable generation and strategic growth projects to major transformation initiatives, these decisions will help shape how New Zealand is powered for decades to come, and investment sits at the centre of that journey. Working closely with leaders across the business, our Investment Analysis gurus help evaluate opportunities, allocate capital, and support investment decisions that balance long-term value, affordability, risk, and growth.

Job Description:Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

This is an opportunity to help influence where investment goes next.

Based in either Auckland or Wellington, you'll join a highly visible team that works across some of Contact's most important strategic and investment decisions, partnering with stakeholders across the business to assess opportunities, build investment cases, provide commercial insights, and support decisions at Executive and Board level.

You'll contribute to a wide range of work, including:

• Developing and maintaining financial and commercial models
• Evaluating investment opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Supporting capital allocation and portfolio prioritisation decisions
• Providing analysis and recommendations that inform business cases and investment approvals
• Partnering with leaders across Finance and the wider business to challenge assumptions and improve decision quality
• Contributing to strategic planning and long-term value creation activities

This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding both the detail and the bigger picture. The work is varied, complex, and genuinely impactful.

Qualifications:Ko wai koe | About You

You enjoy solving complex problems and helping people make better decisions.

You may currently be working in corporate finance, investments, consulting, infrastructure, banking, transaction services, strategic finance, or a similar commercial environment. What matters most is your ability to turn information into insight and communicate it in a way that influences decisions.

We'd love to see:

• Experience in financial modelling, investment analysis, valuation, corporate finance, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical capability and commercial judgement
• The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and confidently
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, banking, or other capital-intensive industries
• Exposure to strategic planning, investment appraisal, or capital allocation processes
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional finance credentials
• Project finance experience is a plus, but not essential.

Just as importantly, you'll bring curiosity, sound judgement, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in understanding how great investment decisions are made.

If you're excited by the opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Additional Information:Few organisations have the opportunity, ambition, and scale of investment that Contact has today.

You'll join a team that works on some of the most exciting and nationally significant infrastructure opportunities currently being considered in New Zealand. You'll have exposure to senior leaders, meaningful decision-making, and work that directly influences Contact's future direction.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Auckland or Wellington, with flexible ways of working and the opportunity to grow your commercial, strategic, and leadership capability alongside experienced and supportive colleagues. (You might have seen we also have a fixed-term Investment Analysis Specialist opportunity available, which is more focused on project financing – you can learn more about that role & apply here.)

Contact is not a place you’ll stagnate. We’re growing, evolving, and investing in our people. We also offer a bunch of other perks like free health insurance cover, boosted KiwiSaver, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, twice yearly payments towards our products if you’re a Contact customer, and more!

Applications close on Wednesday 4 November. But just like peak demand, great talent surges early, so if this role sparks your interest, power up your application now!

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko), we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing – including flexible working arrangements, employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko, we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age, stage, background, and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.