Initiative Lead

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā.    

DigiGEN (Digital Generation) is our strategic change initiative, driving the next evolution of Generation by empowering teams with data and digital tools to increase asset availability and optimise our Operations & Maintenance costs.  

DigiGEN isn’t just about adopting new technologies, it’s about building capability and working in a different way to embed these digital tools into our DNA to deliver measurable, lasting value.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for 2 Initiative Leads to support our exciting, transformative DigiGEN project, with responsibility for one of the following initiatives each:

End-to-end resource planning: This initiative reimagines the way we do work across our renewable energy generation assets. You’ll have strong experience leading change which transformed how people, technology and assets work in an integrated and dynamic manner.

Long-term asset management prioritisation and planning: This initiative reimagines Generation’s core long term asset investment planning, using data to plan and prioritise our big decisions for NZ’s biggest renewable generation fleet. You’ll have strong experience leading change which focused on long-term portfolio value, taking into account.

Please indicate which initiative is your preference throughout the application process.

You will be responsible for driving the delivery of value from the initiative. Building high trust relationships with your squad and stakeholders will be a priority. To support this, you will be based in, or accessible to, one of our hubs: Wellington, Christchurch or Twizel.

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring

• You’ll have strong experience supporting teams by prioritising ruthlessly, clearing roadblocks and leading delivery through shared vision.
• You’ll be a natural collaborator and excellent facilitator, able to draw great ideas from a diverse range of people.
• You’re a strong communicator and can engage the business and various stakeholders to bring them on the delivery journey.
• You’ll have business value and end user adoption at the centre of all decision making.
• You’ll be comfortable using qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions.
• You’ll be a ‘doer’, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and encourage those around you to do the same.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer

We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer:

• An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive, plus discounts from several partnerships. 
• Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind   
• Enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave 
• Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!) 
• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions 
• Access to the Meridian employee share scheme 
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!  
• Award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it 
• Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts 
• A one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?     

We’re a great place to work with plenty of opportunities and career development for those that want it. We value and live by three ‘How to Be’s’: ‘be gutsy’, working together by ‘being in the waka’ and doing the right thing by ‘being a good human’.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there’s room for everyone to be exactly who they are, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes.

Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA – both socially and environmentally – and we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and we’re helping support others in our generation communities to do the same.

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now

All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you’re keen to make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role.

If you’ve got any questions, please email [email protected]. We’re committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here: meridianenergy.co.nz/careers).

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Location: Wellington, Christchurch or Twizel

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