Staff profiles

When Transpower is your mahi, Aotearoa is powered by you! 

Find out what some of our talented team have to say about their role in empowering the energy future for New Zealand. 

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Chantelle Tomen
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Katherine Moore

Chantelle,

System Coordinator

Nikki, Asset Planning 
Group Manager
Malcolm, Head of Innovation and Strategic ChangeKatherine, Operations Planning Manager
"The beauty of my job is that there is nothing typical about any one day; every day is different. Anything can happen on the grid at any time, so no matter the day, you’re always on your toes and up for a challenge."“Transpower has provided me very real support when it comes to maintaining my academic and professional interests – I’ve completed a PhD, been part of several technical groups, and attended many interesting conferences along the way.”“Being involved in nationally significant and critical projects is a good feeling. And when we strike a problem, everyone gets stuck in, we all want the same thing, and we get there quicker together.”"I take great pride in the fact that my team contributes to the development of the next generation of engineers and planners for New Zealand's energy system. I enjoy witnessing the growth and progress of these individuals who will shape the future of our nation's energy landscape." 
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Doralba Valencia Restrepo, Principal Engineer - Substations
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Hanna Cheng
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Doralba,

Principal Engineer

Matt, Grid and System Operations Manager

Hanna,

Graduate Engineer

Roy, Head of Grid Delivery Integration
"Being part of Transpower means I actively contribute to the transition towards cleaner and greener energy practices, bringing a positive impact the environment and our future generations."“Get stuck in and try new things. Build relationships. Listen. When you find an organisation with a culture that resonates with your own values, that’s a special thing.” Everything is planned out and organised for the graduates. It's obvious that Transpower has put a lot of effort into ensuring we felt well-supported as we transitioned from students to working in the industry. “I’ve worked on the national grid my entire career. It’s been incredibly rewarding. Some of our projects are over multiple years with a myriad of challenges. Seeing them through and knowing they will benefit." 
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Niamh Scott, Market Analyst
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Maggie Keshaboina, Applications Manager
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Meg Fahey
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Bhavish Kumar

Niamh,

Market Analyst

Maggie,

Applications Manager

Meg,

Graduate Engineer

Bhavish, Protection Automation Operational Manager
"Everyone I have met is driven by passion about what they do – we are all working towards the same goal of New Zealand’s electrification future.""The list of reasons why I'm proud to be part of Transpower is simply too long. What truly sets Transpower apart is its people.""Knowing that I had backing and help from my supervisors and team members meant that I felt more confident to push myself and try new tasks.""I've been part of the Whanau for over 11 years and the biggest thing for me has been the people."
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Jordan Witehira
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Jordan, EngineerJoshua, Graduate Engineer  
As a Mechanical Engineer I enjoy building, creating and designing big things. At the time I thought "What's a bigger thing than New Zealand's national power grid?" “If you’re interested in electrifying the motu as we strive towards a zero-carbon future then check out the Transpower graduate programme.”