Woolworths

• Drive energy efficiency and technical innovation across one of NZ’s largest retail networks
• Great opportunity to make a genuine positive impact on our 2030 emissions goals!
• Two year fixed term opportunity, based at Favona, hybrid working

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do | Hei mahi

We're looking for an Energy Optimisation Analyst to join our Woolworths 360 team in Auckland. Reporting to the Energy Operations and Innovation Manager, you will be a technical and analytical engine driving our Sustainability Strategy toward a 63% reduction in emissions by 2030.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and deliver energy efficiency capital initiatives, primarily focusing on the optimisation of HVAC and refrigeration systems across our stores and distribution centres.
• Develop and refine data analytics tools to maximize energy efficiency opportunities and track the successful realisation of project benefits.
• Interpret complex asset data flows to measure energy performance, identifying exceptions for corrective action and lifecycle cost reductions.
• Support project delivery from initiation to implementation, ensuring all initiatives meet world’s best practice and comply with safety and financial targets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing data-driven support to Facilities Management teams and managing partnerships with technical consultants and contractors.
• Assess new industry technologies and strategies, making recommendations to enhance the energy performance of our operational assets.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive problem-solver who can translate technical data into actionable insights while navigating a fast-paced retail environment.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, controls automation, mechanical services, or a related trade discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field; experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or Building Management Systems (BMS) is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in BI, energy reporting, or statistical tools to examine information and provide deep insights.
• Project management capability, specifically in documenting and implementing technical capital initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to challenge ideas, embrace change, and present complex technical findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Google Workplace and project management software like Asana or Miro.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.