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Meridian Energy

Site Owner - Upper Waitaki (Ohau A, Ohau & Ohau C)

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Meridian Energy
A leading renewable energy company generating power from wind, water, and sun.
Overseeing operational, maintenance, and project activities at three hydro dams to ensure performance and output targets are met, with a focus on safety and cross-team collaboration.
17d ago
NZ$140,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Christchurch Metropolitan Area
Onsite
Company Size
950 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity generation
Electricity retailing
Dam safety consultancy
Energy software platform services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Marine
Transport
Utilities
Water Resources
Renewable Energy
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
customer prioritization
team collaboration
asset management
outage management
safety culture
  • Ensuring that we’re responding to the highest priority needs of our customers and stakeholders across the Generation team in a timely and transparent manner
  • Collaborating with our customer, Maintenance, Planning and Engineering teams to prioritise our response where needed
  • Building strong relationships to effectively manage tension between site production demands and asset health
  • Responding to and managing unplanned plant outages, taking into account risk and loss of generation in doing so.
  • Leading and influencing a workplace culture that celebrates safe work practices, and thereby creating an environment where it is safe to challenge
What you bring
project management
communication skills
asset management
risk management
listening skills
growth mindset
  • Disciplined and structured project management skillset, managing cost, quality, schedule and risk
  • Open and regular communication skills to engage a wide and diverse team in achieving a shared goal
  • A solid understanding of asset management principles supported by a track record of effective risk management decision-making
  • Exceptional listening skills, empathy and a growth mindset are an absolute must
  • You will have a deep understanding of the Generation business and how it drives and delivers value to our customers
  • High levels of self-awareness, an active listener, a known thought leader with an ability to influence change
  • Experience in managing health and safety requirements, as well as workplace behaviour culture initiatives to improve safety performance and cross-team collaboration
Benefits
  • Access to the Meridian employee share scheme
  • Be gutsy, be in the waka, and be a good human – our three principles. We work hard and celebrate connections through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in-person and virtually.
  • Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!)
  • Access to fleet vehicles for work
  • Enhanced leave provisions: three company-paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave
  • Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
  • Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing One insurance, a funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind
  • An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance incentives, plus discounts from several partnerships
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • company-paid days off, enhanced parental leave, and options to buy additional leave may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Company
Overview
1999
Year Established
The company was established in 1999, marking the beginning of its journey in renewable energy.
  • The company's portfolio spans across New Zealand and Australia, with a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
  • The company focuses on maximizing energy efficiency and generating power from wind, water, and sun.
  • Key projects include large-scale wind farms and hydroelectric dams, contributing to New Zealand’s renewable energy grid.
  • The company's innovative approach combines technology with nature to provide clean, reliable power.
  • The company has expanded its offerings by investing in solar energy, further cementing its green energy focus.
  • The company stands out for its ability to harness natural resources and turn them into accessible, eco-friendly energy.
  • The company is a leader in New Zealand’s energy market, continuing to push boundaries in renewable energy production.
Culture + Values
  • Be a good human – We are inclusive and kind; We have each other’s backs; We give our all and pursue success.
  • Be gutsy – Dare to challenge the norm and do better; Be courageous and make it happen; We’re honest and rigorous about performance.
  • Be in the waka – We share the load and get there as a team; We collaborate for the greater good; We’re a community – in it together.
Environment + Sustainability
300K+ Trees Planted
Forever Forests Programme
The initiative aims to plant and protect nearly 900,000 trees to support carbon reduction efforts.
15K tCO2 Reduction
'Half by 30' Target
Aims to reduce 15,000 metric tons of CO2 by 2030 through various emissions reduction initiatives.
$1.5M Investment
Decarbonization Fund
Funding community and business carbon-reduction projects over a two-year period.
130MW Solar Project
Ruakākā Solar Park
Developing a large-scale solar project with battery storage, due to begin operation in 2026.
  • Science-aligned targets aim to halve scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY 2030, along with a 50% reduction in scope 3.
  • Long-term science-aligned targets aim for a 90% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY 2040 and a 90% reduction in scope 3 by FY 2050.
  • Operational emissions are already carbon-neutral.
  • 'Half by 30' target focuses on reducing emissions across several key areas including land transport, air travel, ferry operations, waste management, and fugitive emissions.
  • Forever Forests programme continues to expand its tree planting initiatives.
Inclusion & Diversity
26 Weeks Parental Leave
Flexible Work Options
The company provides a generous parental leave policy, offering up to 26 weeks of top-up leave for employees, with an additional 2 weeks of partner leave, to support diverse employee needs.
  • Cultural capability initiatives include Te Kete Tikanga Māori educational programme and Te Ao Māori strategy to support Treaty implementation and increase Māori representation.
  • Profiling of women in traditionally male roles through the Women of Meridian series.
  • A diversity statement affirming the value of all employees' experiences and perspectives.
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