Powering a cleaner tomorrow
Electricity powers our homes, businesses, and communities – and it's central to enabling a low-carbon future. As demand for electricity grows, we're investing in smarter energy infrastructure and innovative solutions that support decarbonisation across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our strategy is focused on delivering reliable, affordable energy for our customers and communities through developing and embracing these innovative solutions. Sustainability is a key outcome of this work, shaping how we plan, build and evolve the future of energy.
Great culture and values
Our culture is what sets us apart. It’s built on a shared commitment to inclusion, connection and innovation - ensuring that, together, we shape a better energy future for all.
Value and Behaviours
Our behaviours are the foundation of how we work together and deliver for our customers.
Our vision
As New Zealand moves towards a more sustainable future, electrification is at the heart of our transition – clean energy solutions are replacing fossil fuels, and demand for electricity is set to soar. At Vector, we’re leading the charge, preparing the electricity network for this shift while ensuring that reliability, affordability and innovation remain at the core of what we do.
Why join Vector?
Great energy starts with great people. As New Zealand’s largest electricity and gas distribution business, we’re committed to delivering reliable, affordable energy to communities – and supporting the incredible people who make it happen. We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package designed to enhance your wellbeing, support you and your whānau, and empower your personal and professional growth. From flexible working and career development to exciting projects and a culture of inclusion and innovation, we’re proud of what we offer. But we also know that meaningful work comes with real responsibility. Our communities rely on us to power their lives, keep their lights on and homes warm, and to deliver reliable and affordable power, 24/7. That means our people always step up – especially during times of adversity, like major weather events. If you genuinely care about delivering great outcomes for the communities we serve, Vector is the place for you.
Parental leave
Having a baby? We top up government payments to your full salary (limits apply) and offer four weeks’ paid partner leave.
Life insurance + income protection
Your life and income protection is fully covered by Vector, through AIA insurance. This applies to our permanent employees who work 15 hours a week or more.
People and family care program
Free, unlimited 24/7 access to safety, medical and mental health support for you and your family, through our partnership with Sonder.
Discounted public transport
If you commute by bus, train or ferry, you’ll now have access to 50% off your current fares from Monday to Friday.
Flexible working
In most roles, staff can choose to work from home a couple of days a week, and benefit from flexible start and finish times, to help you balance work with what else is important to you.
Professional membership
We cover professional membership fees and licenses, and provide study support for your development.
Development opportunities
We create pathways for lasting career success by offering opportunities to take on new roles and challenges, apply for promotion before positions open, and benefit from tailored development plans. We identify and prepare future leaders through investment in development opportunities and proactive succession planning.
Modern office
Our Newmarket office has a Green Star rating of six - the maximum sustainability rating - and is designed for connection and collaboration. It includes a wellbeing room for meditation, prayer or quiet time, as well as modern end-of-trip facilities and plentiful secure bike/escooter parking. We take advantage of having The Domain on our doorstep, with regular staff-led programmes such as touch rugby.
Social calendar
Let’s celebrate! Enjoy our calendar of social and cultural celebrations throughout the year including Matariki, Lunar New Year, Diwali and quiz nights!
Health and wellbeing support
We offer complementary onsite health checks, as well as a holistic programme of webinars, seminars and panel discussions to support your wellbeing in its many forms, including physical wellbeing, mental health and financial wellbeing.
Annual fitness and wellbeing grant
Each permanent employee gets an annual grant of $350 to support your health and wellbeing.
Health insurance
You and your family will benefit from reduced health insurance premiums through our Southern Cross partnership when you’re a permanent employee.
Vector ride
Enjoy up to 63% discount on bikes, ebikes, scooters and escooters through Vector's 12-month salary sacrifice option.
Five weeks annual leave
Buy five week’s annual leave through Vector’s salary sacrifice option.
Birthday leave
Receive an extra day of paid leave to celebrate your birthday each year
Powering a cleaner tomorrow
Electricity powers our homes, businesses, and communities, but it’s also key to building a cleaner future. We’re focused on creating smarter energy solutions that lower emissions and keep costs fair for customers. Sustainability sits at the heart of this work, shaping how we innovate and invest in the future of energy.
