Strategic Energy Partner

Meridian is the largest producer of renewable electricity in Aotearoa and we strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world. We only generate electricity from 100% renewable resources – wind, water and sun, because we believe that’s the best way forward for our planet and our communities. And, we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and supporting others in our communities to do the same.

Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 380,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand with a strong aspiration to grow. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo! 

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing   

It’s an exciting time to join our Retail team which has undergone a significant change in how they work to adopt new modern ways of working. Committed to making energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand, our Retail structure is made up of a network of empowered teams, united by a shared purpose and clear goals, equipped with the skills and capabilities to deliver value to customers end to end.

Reporting to Hub Lead (Strategic Energy), the Strategic Energy Partner, is responsible for offering tailored energy solutions and guiding businesses on their journey towards decarbonisation. You will cultivate strong relationships with strategic customers, including SMEs, Agri, and Corporate customers, through engaging sales presentations that highlight deep product knowledge and industry best practices. You will understand the unique needs of strategic customers, who require flexible solutions and collaborative innovation, and effectively communicate the benefits of energy solutions. Through proactive personalised relationship management and ongoing support, you will foster an elevated customer experience and long-term stability. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers within targeted industries will create mutually beneficial partnerships.

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

We are seeking a passionate advocate for customers, someone who is experienced in navigating complex product offerings while balancing customer needs with business objectives. You will have a strong understanding of energy products and services, particularly in the context of sustainability and innovative solutions that support decarbonisation in the electricity industry. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, promoting collaborative innovation. You will have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and a shared commitment to achieving a greater good together. Commitment to continuous learning and development will see you staying updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance customer engagement and service levels.

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

At Meridian, we value all people. We embrace different ways of thinking, living and working, because we believe diversity benefits us all. It makes our capabilities even stronger. We encourage all our people to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and we’re proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, no matter who you are, you’ll find it a great place to work.

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 work hard and value the importance of connection and fun, whether this be through daily quizzes, morning teas, birthday and cultural celebrations both in person and virtually!

Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA both socially and environmentally. We proudly support KidsCan and the Kākāpō Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities to empower and support projects where needed. There are many opportunities to volunteer to any of our partnerships throughout the year.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer   

We value work/life balance so our WFH and 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 a number of 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 or Powershop, every bit counts
• a one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed)

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now 

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!

To view the full Position Description please click here – we’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes (an elusive unicorn), so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the PD, we strongly encourage you to apply! 

If you have any general enquiries, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed, please get in touch via email or phone if there are any parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help. 

If you would like to be at the forefront of New Zealand’s energy transformation and decarbonised efforts, and work in an innovative, collaborative environment that values fresh thinking, then we’d love to hear from you.

The location for the role will be Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland.

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 2 February 2025 (please note this may be subject to change).