An opportunity to work together.
Traditional methods of solving this individually will no longer work.
Collaborating on the challenge is a way forward and this is at the core of Energy Academy’s experimentation.
Exponential changes and global issues affect us daily.
These challenges also bring tremendous opportunities for the energy sector - a sector that underpins New Zealand’s ability to be productive as we face decarbonisation.
We need a skilled team ready to evolve continuously. We aim for our people to excel.
Teamwork is key to facing these challenges. It demands innovative leadership and the bravery to explore the unknown.
The Energy Academy is here for the entire energy sector, beyond just the Orion Group.
Talent Revolution
"This isn't just about filling positions; it's about pioneering new ways to develop the capabilities required for a future we are only beginning to imagine." Jono Brent sheds light on why traditional methods won't cut it anymore and how we need to think and act differently to prepare for what's ahead.
INDUSTRY CONTEXT
Infrastructure
Pressure on the energy sector to enable electrification means an increased demand for skilled workers
There are over $10b of ES capital improvements and new large-scale projects are already planned for the next decade.*
Current Workforce
25% of our workforce retire in the next 5-10 years* and we will need over 7,000 to replace them.
60% of our workforce will need retraining by 2030.
Future Workforce
Our Māori workforce has grown by 50% in five years and will continue to grow.
Generation Z are bringing new skills into the workforce we don’t yet recognise.
15-20% of our population are neurodivergent and are being overlooked.*
SHARED CHALLENGES
Tertiary pathways are often not fit for purpose.
Our training pathways are all bespoke to each company.
We compete with other sectors for workers, and our own strategies can perpetuate the problem.
Our workers have little visibility of the career progression that is available to them.
TŌ MĀTOU TIRA KŌKIRI | OUR TEAM
Deanna has a background in arts, culture, music and tertiary education.
She has been exploring the reconstruction and transformation of learning and capability development for over a decade.
Deanna Anderson
Kaitohu
With a diverse background in operational support and administration management,
Jade is an adaptable, collaborative professional with a passion for fostering productivity and growth.
Jade Teki
Team Lead Support
Tanvi Toprani
Tanvi is a change maker with extensive experience in creating learning and development strategies.
She focuses on addressing strategic skill and capability development.
Programme Manager
Yolanda is all about data and people.
She brings extensive experience from both government and private entities.
Yolanda is the type of professional who tackles problems head-on and is always looking for the next challenge to conquer.
Yolanda Filipo
Industry Research Analyst
Orion Group
Orion Group established the Energy Academy in 2019, recognising that there was no point in doing this mahi alone, and that it would take a collaborative, sector-wide effort to create real change. This is in service of Orion Group’s purpose and commitment to ‘power a cleaner and brighter future’.