Site Owner - Mid Waitaki (Benmore, Aviemore & Waitaki)

Mo te turanga | What you'll be doing

As Site Owner, you'll be responsible for the performance and output of the hydro generation sites in your portfolio, with plant availability being a key measure of success.

You'll oversee delivery of project, maintenance, and operational activities across our three Mid Waitaki hydro dams, located between Omarama and Kurow in the Waitaki Valley.

You'll ensure work is planned and completed safely and in a manner that meets our generation output targets, and you'll be at the forefront of coordinating work happening on our sites, working alongside our Planning Team.

We're currently looking for two Site Owners to join our team in the Waitaki Valley and Mackenzie District areas.

Depending on your experience and location, you may be considered for either role.

Nga painga ki a matou | What we can offer

We Value Work / life Balance, So Our Flexible Work Options (where Possible) Make Things Easier For You And Your Whanau.

We Also Offer

An attractive and competitive salary package that's reviewed annually, performance incentives, plus discounts from several partnerships

Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing One insurance, a 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

Access to fleet vehicles for work

Nga pukenga kei a koe mo tenei turanga | What you'll bring

A solid understanding of asset management principles supported by a track record of effective risk management decision-making

Disciplined and structured project management skillset, managing cost, quality, schedule and risk

You will have a deep understanding of the Generation business and how it drives and delivers value to our customers

Experience in managing health and safety requirements, as well as workplace behaviour culture initiatives to improve safety performance and cross-team collaboration

Open and regular communication skills to engage a wide and diverse team in achieving a shared goal

High levels of self-awareness, an active listener, a known thought leader with an ability to influence change

Exceptional listening skills, empathy and a growth mindset are an absolute must

Tono mai inaianei 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!

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.

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a matou?

| 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.

At Meridian, 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 connections through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in-person and virtually.

Sustainability is in our DNA.

We proudly support KidsCan and Kakapo Recovery, working side by side with our local communities.

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).

We're more than happy to help.

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