Executive Assistant

Company DescriptionMai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā   From 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.  Mō te tūranga | 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.Ngā painga ki a mātou | 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 whānau. 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)  Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring  Exceptional written and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship-building abilityProven administrative and organisational skills, with excellent time management and multitaskingHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteAbsolute discretion and professionalism in all dealings.Commitment to Meridian’s values: Be gutsy, Be a good human, Be in the waka. Tono mai ināianei 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 [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.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 2025 (please note this is subject to change)Additional Information