Senior Strategy Advisor

OverviewMeridian is Aotearoa's largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources : wind, water, and sun.

We're on a mission to lead New Zealand's energy transition and are looking for bold thinkers to help get us there.We're seeking a Senior Strategy Advisor who can identify opportunities to do things differently and bring a sharp commercial lens to strategic thinking.

In this role, you'll be a key architect of Meridian's future, shaping our strategy, guiding investment decisions, and supporting M&A activity that positions us for long-term success.

You'll work across the business to ensure our strategy is visionary, actionable, embedded, and aligned, and you'll bring a strong corporate finance skillset to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and unlock new value pools in an evolving energy system.Mo te turanga | What you'll be doingShape the Future : Continuously evolve Meridian's Group Strategy to ensure it's fit for purpose, both now and into the future.Embed Strategy Across the Business : Work closely with business units to align their strategies with the Group's direction and ensure everyone is paddling the waka in the same direction.Unlock New Value Pools : Identify innovative opportunities that keep Meridian competitive in a fast-changing energy landscape.Drive M&A Activity : Support the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions, from early-stage ideation to integration planning.Evaluate Strategic Investments : Assess opportunities through a commercial lens and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.Deliver Financial Insights : Provide best-practice financial modelling and analysis to support high-quality decision-making.Advise and Influence : Be a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, offering challenge, clarity, and counsel.Strategic storytelling : Contribute to and at times lead strategic engagements with Meridian's Executive team, Board, and external stakeholders.Market Intelligence : Undertake regular scanning of market trends and competitor activity.Nga pukenga kei a koe mo tenei turanga | What you'll bringDeep experience in strategy development, execution and / or Mergers and Acquisitions.Corporate Finance skillset and experience (preferred).

Strong experience in New Zealand's electricity market.Confident presenter and the ability to present information in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.Experience in managing senior partnerships and influencing at all levels.Experience in producing financial reports, especially interim and annual reports.Nga painga ki a matou | What we can offerWe value work / life balance, and flexible work options where possible.

We also offer : An attractive and competitive salary package that's reviewed annually, performance incentives, plus discounts from several partnershipsSouthern Cross Healthcare – Wellbeing One insurance, a funded scheme for eligible employeesEnhanced leave provisions : three company-paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave, and options to buy up to 12 days of additional leaveLife, trauma and income protection insuranceEnhanced KiwiSaver contributionsAccess to the Meridian employee share schemeExcellent learning and development opportunities to help you growAcknowledged wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need itEmployee discounts off your power with MeridianA one-off $400 payment to support your work-from-home setup (if needed)Tono mai inaianei tonu | Apply nowAll 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 even if you don't meet every requirement.

Meridian values diverse perspectives and believes that potential, passion, and a willingness to grow are 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 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.We embrace diversity and inclusion, inviting everyone to bring their whole selves to work and creating a welcoming environment for all.Be gutsy and collaborative — our values and culture encourage proactive engagement and teamwork.Sustainability is in our DNA.

We proudly support KidsCan and Kakapo Recovery and work with community partners.If you have questions, please email (email protected).

We are committed to accessibility and can support parts of our process if needed.

Please get in touch if you would like assistance with the process (details at meridianenergy.co.nz / careers).

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