Talent.com
Culture & Capability Partner

Culture & Capability Partner

Meridian EnergyWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
4 days ago
Job description

Overview

Culture & Capability Partner at Meridian Energy. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources—wind, water, and sun!

What you’ll do

  • Champion Meridian’s world-class culture by designing and delivering people-focused solutions that elevate capability, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, and the overall employee experience.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business, especially with our Strategic People Partners and the wider People Team, to ensure our initiatives amplify Meridian’s people strategies.
  • Diagnose root causes, assess team dynamics, and support the business to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
  • Lead interventions such as team‑building workshops, coaching, conflict resolution, learning experiences, and capability-building initiatives.
  • Enable change through effective change management strategies, stakeholder engagement, and feedback loops.
  • Develop talent solutions for long-term success, support leadership employee life cycle processes, and align development with our leadership commitments framework.
  • Promote a thriving, inclusive culture by championing key People Team strategies including diversity and inclusion, leadership development, health and safety, and te ao Māori.
  • Facilitate learning and development initiatives—virtually and in person—and turn insights into action through analysis of employee survey results.

What you’ll bring

  • You bring a growth mindset and a flexible, solutions-focused approach to challenges and opportunities, with a passion for making a real impact.
  • You thrive in partnership, leaning in to work with the business and the People Team to deliver impactful development solutions.
  • You have a deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and know how to influence each stage to build a thriving, future-ready culture.
  • You believe in a non-hierarchical, ego-less culture, value transparency, empowerment, and trust in others.
  • You’re open to new ideas and value every voice, with a desire to develop ideas together in a collaborative way.
  • Proven experience leading organisation-wide development initiatives, strong consulting skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of performance, leadership, and capability development.
  • What we can offer

  • An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, with performance-incentive plus discounts from several partnerships.
  • Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to provide 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.
  • Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.
  • Access to the Meridian employee share scheme.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities to help you be the best version of yourself.
  • Award-winning wellbeing programme and employee discounts off Meridian power.
  • A one-off $400 payment to support your work from home setup (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, then apply today and tell us why. We encourage you to apply for this role — even if you don’t meet every requirement. At Meridian, we value diverse perspectives and believe that potential, passion, and a willingness to grow are really important. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

    To view the full Position Description please click here.

    Why join us?

    We help reduce carbon emissions and support communities in doing the same, supplying electricity to over 400,000 homes, businesses, and farms through Meridian and Powershop.

  • We embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work, creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all.
  • Be gutsy, be in the waka, and be a good human – our three principles. We work hard and celebrate connection through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in person and virtually.
  • Sustainability is in our DNA. We proudly support KidsCan and Kākāpō Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities.
  • Advertising closes 11 : 59pm on 31 October 2025 (subject to change).

    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).

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Capability Partner • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Business Partner - People & Culture

    Business Partner - People & Culture

    Brightvision Capital Partners, LlcNew Zealand
    OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).With four operating mines — Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi ...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Business Partner - People And Culture And Capability

    Business Partner - People And Culture And Capability

    Health Quality & Safety CommissionWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    OverviewHealth Quality & Safety Commission Te Tahu Hauora (the Commission) we work with clinicians, health providers, whanau and consumers to improve health and disability support services across N...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    • Promoted
    People Partner

    People Partner

    Reserve Bank of New ZealandWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    People Partner • • RBNZ are looking for a proven People Partner to join the People Partnering team on a fixed term basis. Fixed term role or Secondmentuntil end of August, Parental leave coverSenior p...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director, People & Capability

    Director, People & Capability

    Ministry for Pacific PeoplesWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Director, People & Capability – Ministry for Pacific Peoples.Lead MPP’s People & Capability function — driving culture, leadership and organisational success. Shape and deliver the People Strategy a...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director of People, Culture & Growth | Remote | Unlock Your Potential- Ignite Progress

    Director of People, Culture & Growth | Remote | Unlock Your Potential- Ignite Progress

    Ignite Life NowWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    Do you thrive on innovation and purpose-driven work? Would you love the freedom of working remotely while advancing your career in a meaningful new direction? As we continue to expand globally, we’...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Engagement Manager (Sales), Senior Manager, Technology Consulting, Data & Analytics

    Engagement Manager (Sales), Senior Manager, Technology Consulting, Data & Analytics

    Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn BhdNew Zealand
    Location : Other locations : Primary Location Only.At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Transformation Design & Delivery - Associate Director

    Transformation Design & Delivery - Associate Director

    PwC New ZealandWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Transformation Design & Delivery - Assoicate Director.Transformation Design & Delivery - Assoicate Director.Transformation Design & Delivery - Assoicate Director. Be among the first 25 applicants.Tr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief People Officer

    Chief People Officer

    Live Your PotentialWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    Be among the first 25 applicants.Calling all Senior HR Leaders - Your Leadership is Needed!.Senior HR Leadership - Your Transferable Skills, Your Growth!. Learning and Development Director.New Zeala...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Director, People & Capability

    Director, People & Capability

    New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleThe Director, People & Capability leads the Ministry for Pacific Peoples' P&C Team and ensures the successful development and delivery of the Ministry's Peopl...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    National Director - Commercial and Capital Markets

    National Director - Commercial and Capital Markets

    Bayleys Realty GroupNew Zealand
    National Director - Commercial and Capital Markets.As National Director Commercial at Bayleys Real Estate, Ryan Johnson leads Bayleys' Commercial Real Estate business and Capital Market teams.With ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    People & Culture Consultant – Flexible Remote Role

    People & Culture Consultant – Flexible Remote Role

    Lead With IntegrityWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    People & Culture Consultant – Flexible Remote Role.Are you known for your professionalism, empathy, and leadership during times of change? After years of growing your HR expertise, you may now be s...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role • •Principal Advisor • •Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time roleThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking an experienced professiona...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New ZealandWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role.The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking an experienced professional to join our Corporate team. This role will provide advice ...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    New Zealalnd GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking an experienced professional to join our Corporate team. This role will provide advice and support on organisational development pri...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Principal Advisor People & Culture

    Department Of The Prime Minister And Cabinet, New ZealandWellington, New Zealand
    Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role.The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking an experienced professional to join our Corporate team. This role will provide advice ...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Director, People & Capability

    Director, People & Capability

    Ministry For Pacific PeoplesWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Director, People & Capability – Ministry for Pacific Peoples.Lead MPP's People & Capability function — driving culture, leadership and organisational success. Shape and deliver the People Strategy a...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
    • Promoted
    Centre Manager

    Centre Manager

    LHWomenLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
    The Lower Hutt Women’s Centre (the Women’s Centre) is looking for a Manager.In this role you will be responsible for managing the Centre, overseeing activities determined by our members, clients an...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    • Promoted
    People & Culture Business Partners

    People & Culture Business Partners

    Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora A Toi Bay Of PlentyNew Zealand
    About the roleWe\'re looking for skilled and motivated HR Business Partners to join our team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality People & Culture support across the business....Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago