Executive Assistant

Company Description

Meridian is Aotearoa's largest producer of renewable electricity, generating power from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun.

We strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world, helping reduce carbon emissions and supporting our communities.

We also retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands.

Mo te turanga | What you'll be doing

Provide high-level, proactive support to the Office of the CEO and Governance Lead, ensuring smooth executive operations and governance activities.

Manage complex schedules, coordinate Board and Committee meetings, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and uphold professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Nga painga ki a matou | What we can offer

Competitive salary package reviewed annually, performance incentives, and discounts from several partnerships.

Southern Cross Healthcare – Wellbeing One insurance.

Enhanced leave provisions : three company-paid days over the holiday period, enhanced parental leave, and options to buy up to 12 days of additional leave.

Life, trauma and income protection insurance.

Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.

Access to the Meridian employee share scheme.

Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Award-winning wellbeing programme.

Employee discounts on Meridian power.

One-off $400 payment to support your work-from-home set-up (if needed).

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

Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building ability.

Proven administrative and organisational skills, with excellent time management and multitasking.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Absolute discretion and professionalism in all dealings.

Commitment to Meridian's values : Be gutsy, Be a good human, Be in the waka.

Location

Wellington is preferred but Christchurch will also be considered.

Application

To view the full position description please click here (link to PDF).

Email (email protected) if you have questions.

Advertising closes 2 November

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