Whakatakoto te tūāpapa | Laying the foundation

At Contact Energy, our purpose is clear, to improve the lives of New Zealanders by leading the transition to a low carbon future. We do this by developing, operating, and optimising some of the country’s most important energy assets and by putting people, safety, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Our geothermal portfolio plays a critical role in delivering reliable, renewable energy to Aotearoa, today and for generations to come.

Based in the heart of the Taupō region, our Wairakei and Ohaaki geothermal assets are iconic, complex, and technically fascinating. These sites combine decades of operational knowledge with an ongoing focus on optimisation, investment, and innovation. They are living systems that require thoughtful leade...