Site Owner - Upper Waitaki (Ohau A, Ohau & Ohau C)
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
Company DescriptionMai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rāFrom the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sunMeridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources—wind, water, and sun!Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing As Site Owner, you’ll be responsible for the performance and output of the hydro generation sites in your portfolio, with plant availability being a key measure of success. You’ll oversee delivery of project, maintenance, and operational activities across our three Upper Waitaki hydro dams, located near Twizel in the Mackenzie Basin. You'll ensure work is planned and completed safely and in a manner that meets our generation output targets, and you'll be at the forefront of coordinating work happening on our sites, working alongside our Planning Team.Other Key Responsibilities IncludeLeading and influencing a workplace culture that celebrates safe work practices, and thereby creating an environment where it is safe to challengeEnsuring that we’re responding to the highest priority needs of our customers and stakeholders across the Generation team in a timely and transparent mannerBuilding strong relationships to effectively manage tension between site production demands and asset healthResponding to and managing unplanned plant outages, taking into account risk and loss of generation in doing so.Collaborating with our customer, Maintenance, Planning and Engineering teams to prioritise our response where neededNgā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer! We Value Work/life Balance, So Our Flexible Work Options (where Possible) Make Things Easier For You And Your Whānau. We Also OfferAn 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 employees to give you that extra peace of mindEnhanced leave provisions: three company-paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leaveLife, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!)Enhanced KiwiSaver contributionsAccess to the Meridian employee share schemeAccess to fleet vehicles for workNgā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring A solid understanding of asset management principles supported by a track record of effective risk management decision-makingDisciplined and structured project management skillset, managing cost, quality, schedule and riskYou will have a deep understanding of the Generation business and how it drives and delivers value to our customersExperience in managing health and safety requirements, as well as workplace behaviour culture initiatives to improve safety performance and cross-team collaborationOpen and regular communication skills to engage a wide and diverse team in achieving a shared goalHigh levels of self-awareness, an active listener, a known thought leader with an ability to influence changeExceptional listening skills, empathy and a growth mindset are an absolute must Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now All 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 (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!At Meridian, we value diverse perspectives and believe that potential, passion, and a willingness to grow are really 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 ai ki a mātou? | 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.At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work, creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all.Be gutsy, be in the waka, and be a good human – our three principles. We work hard and celebrate connections through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in-person and virtually.Sustainability is in our DNA. We proudly support KidsCan and Kākāpō Recovery, working side by side with our local communities. 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.Advertising closes Tuesday, 22 October (please note this is subject to change)
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