Renewable Project Development Manager Meridian

Company Description

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te raFrom the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

Meridian is Aotearoa's largest producer of renewable electricity, generating power from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun, because we believe that's the best for our planet and our communities.

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

You'll help shape our pipeline of renewable energy projects—from identifying sites and engaging landowners, through concept development, feasibility studies, concept design, community engagement, iwi engagement, and resource consent applications, right through to ensuring smooth handover to detailed design, business case, and construction teams, with ongoing input as needed.

The focus will be on wind and grid-scale solar farm developments, alongside other exciting renewable initiatives including battery storage, and emerging technologies.

Nga painga ki a matou | What we can offer

We value work / life balance, so our WFH and 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 of 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

Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself, and we'll 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)

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

A tertiary qualification in engineering, sciences, project management,or environmental planning / RMA is preferred.

Solid project management, design management and / or development management experience is essential (5 to 20+ years).

We welcome diverse backgrounds — experience in renewable energy development, design or construction is preferred, but strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for renewables are also valuable.

You'll be responsible for managing development budgets exceeding $1 million.

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

Tono mai inaianei tonu | Apply now

All in all, we're a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful projects, supportive teams, and a clear purpose.

If this role sounds like a fit and you're keen to make a real impact, apply today and tell us what you'll bring to the role.

If you've got any questions, please email

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.

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

Location – Wellington based is essential, with some travel across the motu from time to time as necessary for project work.

Advertising closes 6 November

• (please note this is subject to change)

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