Real Time Trader Dispatcher

Contact Energy

Clyde, Otago, New Zealand
full-time
Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity  

Based in our Clyde Operations Centre, this role sits within a 24/7 operation, working 12‑hour rotating shifts. You’ll be responsible for real‑time operation of Contact’s generation assets and will be working closely with hoa kaipakihi (stakeholders) on some shifts and operating independently on others. Decisions are made live, often with competing inputs and changing conditions, and carry impact. 

In practice, you’ll: 

  • Make time‑critical decisions that balance commercial outcomes, plant capability, system security, and environmental limits 

  • Actively operate Contact’s generation plant in real time, balancing safety, efficiency, and system requirements. 

  • Monitor live generation, hydrology, weather, and market signals, adjusting c...