Executive Assistant

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Company Description

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.

What you'll be doing

Provide high-level, proactive support to the GM Corporate Affairs and Sustainability and to the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

In the Governance Lead role, you will be supporting our Board by ensuring the smooth operation of governance activities.

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

What we can 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)

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.

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).

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

Location – Wellington is preferred but Christchurch will be considered too.

Advertising closes 2 November

• (please note this is subject to change)

Additional Information

Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Administrative

Industries : Legal Services

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