Site And Community Engagement Coordinator

Company Description

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.    

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

Are you passionate about connecting communities and supporting the operation of Meridian’s renewable energy assets? Meridian is seeking a dynamic Site & Community Engagement Coordinator to be Meridian’s local presence across our North Island Generation assets. In this role, you’ll be the trusted on the ground connection between our assets, communities, and stakeholders, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of day-to-day Asset and engagement activities. Working closely with the Iwi & Community Relationships Manager and Land & Farming Relationships Manager, you’ll coordinate and support asset visits, stakeholder engagement activities, community events, and programmes such as Power Up. Your efforts will foster strong stakeholder relationships, support local initiatives, and uphold Meridian’s commitment to sustainability, safety and clean energy for a fair, healthier world. Travel and occasional after-hours work will be part of the adventure, as you help bring Meridian’s purpose to life across a diverse range of locations and stakeholders.

Please note various mid to upper North Island locations will be considered.

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, 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.
• Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!) 
• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions. 
• 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) 

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

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, approachable, and thrives in dynamic environments. If you have a knack for coordination, event management, and building positive connections, this is your opportunity to shine. You’ll need strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency (or a genuine willingness to develop it), and confidence with systems like Microsoft 365. At Meridian, we value gutsy, good humans who are ready to jump in the waka and contribute to a positive, productive culture. If you’re ready to help deliver clean energy and community engagement with impact, apply now and join us in making a difference

View the full position description here. 

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 careers@meridianenergy.co.nz. 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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