A thriving energy sector workforce is critical to Aotearoa’s energy transition. As the representative for that workforce, the EEA already has a tremendous legacy of quality, trust, independence, and pan-industry representation.
What we deliver is uniquely “by industry for industry”, and as the industry transforms around us, we also need to evolve while retaining the respect and influence we have built to date.
In 2024, we surveyed members and some non-members to find out what we should be focusing on now and in the future. This valuable feedback informed a new purpose statement and strategy.
The strategy is detailed below. Click on the image at the bottom of the page to see the strategy on a page.
Our purpose
We guide and equip the electricity sector to electrify Aotearoa. By developing and sharing industry rules and best practice, shaping and delivering knowledge and capability, providing advocacy, information and advice, and connecting people across the sector
Our strategic focus areas
Our three strategic focus areas ensure we deliver the right outcomes on behalf of our members and the sector.
Technical best practice
- Standards, guidelines and procedures are fit for purpose and widely used
- Our sector is equipped with knowledge about optimal practice and innovation
- Our sector adopts rigorous, consistent, practices that keep
our workers and the public safe
Workforce capability
- Our sector is aligned on workforce strategy
- Training and education meets current and future technical needs
- Our workforce reflects the needs of communities we serve
- Electricity sector careers are visible and attractive
Connecting the sector
- Our sector has a strong, collective voice
- Our sector collaborates
to learn, solve common problems, and embrace common opportunities together - Electricity regulation, planning and operation includes a system
view of needs and interdependencies
Our strengths
- For industry, by industry
- Independent and objective
- Trusted expertise
- Collaborative and inclusive
Our key tools
- Industry procedures and guidelines
- Our publications guide and upskill the sector by developing and sharing industry rules and best practice
- Knowledge sharing and professional development
- We shape, facilitate, and deliver knowledge and capability to upskill workers across the sector
- Thought leadership
- We are a trusted source of advice, information and resources that guide better outcomes for the sector
- Connection
- Our events, channels and networks connect people to reach consensus, solve problems, learn and share
- Advocacy
- As an independent community of trusted experts, we leverage our collective and influential voice to advance the sector’s goals and reputation
Strategy on a page – click on the image to enlarge
