Dispatch Trader

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

Based at our Clyde Dam, Dispatch Traders essentially have two jobs in one: Operator (Dispatch) and Spot Trader.  

• As Operator, you are in the control room, using the control system, managing the Hydro Assets on the Clutha River. Focus is on the hydrology within the catchment, ensuring the most effective use of our limited water resources in line with environmental and legislative requirements.  
• As Spot Trader, you are focused on our short-term portfolio modelling, and manage of all Contact’s intra-day trading decisions. This includes offering our generating assets into the New Zealand Electricity Market (NZEM), purchasing from the NZEM to supply our customers, and managing a range of ancillary services.  

Electricity generation never sleeps. Our Hydro assets operate 24/7, meaning this role does require some shift work on a rotational roster basis. This isn’t your typical roster though – it’s unique and offers a lot of flexibility with regular days off and dedicated time for learning and development. Training on the job will be provided, but you need to be prepared to work hard and motivated to get up to speed quickly so you can work on the trading desk (where all the magic happens). 

This is a unique opportunity to work at one of New Zealand's most iconic infrastructure locations, doing mahi that has a direct link to our company’s strategy, alongside a high-performing, close-knit team of nine who report to our awesome Dispatch Manager, Trevor Lawrence.