Senior Asset Manager
Lightsource bp · Auckland, New Zealand · On site · August 26, 2026
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Job Description
Job Title
Senior Asset Manager
Department
Asset Management
Reporting to
Head of Asset Management APAC
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What You’ll do (the role)
Summary
As Senior Asset Manager you will lead all asset management activities in New Zealand for a growing portfolio of large‑scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. Working with the Head of Asset Management APAC, you will agree and implement the NZ asset management strategy, act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for local stakeholders, and work with the APAC team to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery across the portfolio
Duties and Responsiblities
Lead all asset management activities in New Zealand, ensuring alignment with APAC strategy and local regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary local contact for landowners, regulatory authorities, network service providers, EPC contractors, O&M providers and other stakeholders.
Prepare annual budgets, monitor spend against forecasts, approve variances and implement cost‑control measures.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to coordinate delivery, resolve issues, and align priorities across the asset lifecycle.
Oversee operational delivery and contractual performance of EPC and O&M contractors, ensuring compliance with contract terms and timely resolution of issues.
Prepare and deliver regular asset management reporting for internal stakeholders, lenders, regulators and market operators.
Collaborate with the APAC asset management team to develop, implement and roll out systems, standard policies, procedures and systems to support scalable service delivery.
Drive process automation and administrative efficiency to reduce manual workload and improve data quality and transparency.
Who we’re looking for
KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of key contracts and the critical stakeholders involved.
Good knowledge of the New Zealand energy market.
Understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of projects, including revenue drivers, and cost control measures.
Knowledge of the solar (and preferably BESS) asset lifecycle
Technical knowledge of utility‑scale solar PV and BESS operations.
Strong process focus and technical IT skills
EXPERIENCE
7 years’ of experience working in operations management, preferably in the solar/BESS market
The ideal candidate may have worked for financial investors active in the renewable space internationally, and IPP or a vertically integrated developer
The ideal candidate will have proven track record managing EPC and O&M obligations
PERSONAL/WORK SKILLS
Team working skills
Problem solving and proactive attitude
Detailed oriented and well organised
Able to work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
Fluency in English is essential
Effective track record in managing successfully sites from remote location
Process oriented
Strong technical IT skills (Excel, SCADA, PowerBI, etc.)
Able to visit project sites across New Zealand as required and travel to the Lightsource bp office in Sydney.
Ideally based in Auckland.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to Degree level in a subject applicable in the renewable industry, preferably engineering.
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our net-zero by 2025 campaign.
- Employer
- Lightsource bp
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand · On site