Asset information specialist (network)

· Own the integrity and governance of trusted network asset information.

· Strengthen data standards, controls and systems to support better network decisions.

· Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

If you are an asset information or data specialist who enjoys applying disciplined standards, improving enterprise systems and working with stakeholders to resolve complex information issues, this could be the opportunity for you!

About the Role

We’re looking for an Asset Information Specialist (Network) to strengthen the quality, governance and use of network asset and work order information.

This specialist role owns key asset information and master data governance activities within its scope, including data standards, structures, controls, system configuration, change governance and Compatible Unit Estimation data.

You’ll work across the business to ensure network asset and work order information is accurate, complete, consistent and accessible. You’ll apply governance and validation controls, identify and resolve data quality issues, and provide trusted information that supports lifecycle, risk, investment, planning, delivery and reporting decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Network Delivery Performance, you’ll work across Network, Asset Management, Works Delivery and Technology to:

• Own and maintain the integrity, quality and lifecycle management of network asset information and master data within the role’s scope.
• Establish and apply asset data standards, definitions, structures, validation controls and governance practices across the network.
• Govern changes to asset data, structures, data models and system configuration through defined change control processes, including Technical Management of Change.
• Act as a gatekeeper for deviations from approved data standards and structures, escalating material risks or unclear alignment where required.
• Monitor and improve work order information quality through clear standards, validation, reporting, trend analysis and targeted remediation of recurring issues.
• Identify root causes of asset and work order data issues and collaborate with process owners, Works Delivery, Asset Management and Technology to implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and govern asset information systems, data models and Compatible Unit Estimation structures, standards and data.
• Support WEL’s Asset Management Policy, Strategic Asset Management Plan, assurance practices and ongoing ISO 55001 certification.

About You

You’ll bring credible experience in asset information, data management or data governance within a complex operational or asset-intensive environment. You’ll be comfortable working with detailed asset and work order information, applying standards and controls in enterprise systems, and collaborating across functions to improve data ownership and discipline.

You’re rigorous, collaborative and confident exercising sound judgement. You can interpret complex information, identify trends, gaps and risks, and build trusted relationships while maintaining clear governance expectations.

You’ll also bring personal ownership to the role. You’re self-driven, comfortable working across team boundaries and willing to follow improvements through to a practical outcome.

• Experience in asset information, data management or data governance roles within complex operational or asset-intensive environments.
• Experience managing and improving data quality in enterprise asset management, maintenance management or equivalent systems.
• Strong capability in applying data standards, governance practices, validation controls and change control to maintain reliable information and system configuration.
• Experience analysing asset and work order information to identify trends, defects, risks, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• The ability to work across Asset Management, Works Delivery and Technology to resolve data issues and strengthen ownership, stewardship and discipline.
• Strong accuracy, judgement and attention to detail, with the confidence to uphold standards and escalate material governance or data quality risks.
• Understanding of electrical distribution assets, asset lifecycle processes and the role of asset information in maintenance, planning, delivery and investment decisions.
• A relevant qualification in asset management, engineering, information management, data management or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Familiarity with SAP PM or an equivalent enterprise asset management system is expected. Experience with GIS, ISO 55000 frameworks, data quality or governance methods, utilities, regulated asset environments, system integration, or continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous.

You don’t need to know every detail of our network on day one, but you will need the technical curiosity and asset information discipline to quickly build your understanding and provide credible ownership across network data and systems.

Best-in-class Benefits

At WEL, we know great people need great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after you and your whānau, support work-life balance, and recognise the value you bring.

• Medical, life and income protection insurance
• Flexible working options – work from home up to two days per week, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
• Relocation costs, and
• An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

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If you’re motivated by improving the quality and usefulness of information, understanding how the business works and helping teams achieve better outcomes together, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively value diversity and inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Read the position description and team profile to discover more about this opportunity.

As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and interviews may begin before the closing date.