From the Rakaia to the Waimakariri, Arthurs Pass to Banks Peninsula, we own and operate the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury. Our network extends over 8,000 square kilometres and we deliver electricity to more than 211,600 homes and businesses.

We are focussed on how our network can be re-configured and engineered into one that provides the services our customers need in a changing energy landscape. We aim to be a forerunner in our field, providing strategic infrastructure leadership that contributes to the development of our industry, in an evolving energy future. Underpinning all we do, it is critical we continue to perform our core network role exceptionally. Aspiring to be New Zealand’s most advanced electricity network reflects our focus on continuous improvement to ensure we are future fit.

We are focussed on ensuring we engage with our customers in our decision making, and actively seek out new systems and services to provide an exceptional customer experience.   We are investing in human capability to ensure our Group and our sector can respond to the challenges ahead.

We are a passionate advocate for clean energy, and a proactive enabler of those seeking help to reduce their carbon footprint through more efficient use of low carbon energy sources.

We have an inclusive organisational culture and we use our Work Principles as guiding principles to help design Orion for the future:

•	People can be curious, explore new possibilities and learn in pursuit of our vision
•	People feel safe to be themselves
•	People can take ownership, exercise good judgement and act
•	People deliver what's required to a high standard
•	People support each other and work together as a team

Our Purpose is to Power a cleaner and brighter future for our communities.

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Orion NZ Ltd

Nigel Barbour

Rusty MacKay

Peter Jaksons

Kelly Tapper

Alisdair Reid

Tim Bartram

Josh Pope

Jennifer Dale

Anthony O'Donnell

Ivan Luketina

Georgia Green

Jade Taylor

Evie Trolove

The Network and Systems Engineering Team at Orion NZ Ltd is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the electricity distribution network across central Canterbury. Their work involves re-configuring and engineering the network to meet evolving customer needs and ensuring exceptional performance of core network functions. The team comprises professionals such as Control Systems Managers, Network Analysts, and Power System Engineers who continuously explore new technologies and systems to support a cleaner energy landscape and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Their role is pivotal in positioning Orion as New Zealand's most advanced electricity network by focusing on strategic infrastructure advancements and customer-focused solutions.

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