FutureForce Award

This award recognises an organisation, programme, or initiative that is strengthening the future workforce of the New Zealand energy sector.
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Ngākau Hihiko

Octopus Energy NZ

Empowering futures through squiggly career paths

finalist
FutureForce Award
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2026

Octopus Energy NZ is reimagining energy careers. By recruiting from non energy sectors, we've built a diverse, tech-literate workforce equipped for Aotearoa's renewable energy future. Our "Squiggly Path" career framework transforms entry-level roles into leadership journeys, providing intensive 5-week immersions, specialised Skills Academies and ongoing growth opportunities, with no two careers following the same path. As a result we're building a workforce of high internal mobility, and a team of owners dedicated to doing energy better for our people and our planet.