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

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. 

Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo!      

We’re committed to making energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand. Our retail structure uses empowered teams focused on delivering value to customers. The way we work is as important as the work itself, guided by our values and key behaviours: ‘Make people awesome’, ‘Set your compass on customers’, and ‘Progress over perfection’. 

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing      

Reporting to the Digital Platforms & Performance Lead, the Platform Manager is responsible for managing the operation, maintenance and development of the technology portfolio that enables us to make energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa. You’ll collaborate across teams to implement, run and enhance the platforms that underpin secure, high-quality digital experiences that deliver value for customers and for Meridian. You’ll also play a key role establishing culture, defining technical standards, and providing mentoring - building a depth of technical knowledge and craft within the team.  

The role involves leading the implementation of new platforms and contributing to the selection of solutions that are reliable, secure, and meet business and customer needs. You will understand platform capabilities and manage the roadmap for changes and enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive platform innovation and support agile delivery. You’ll also lead vendor relationships, ensuring high quality delivery, adherence to service level agreements and resolving incidents as required. 

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-incentive plus discounts from several partnerships 
• Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, 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 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 will 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  

We are seeking a digital leader with proven experience in managing technology platforms and systems, with a strong understanding of platform security, compliance, performance management and change implementation. Commercially astute, you’ll have experience in vendor management including contract negotiation and performance monitoring, and demonstrate strong business acumen and commercial expertise. You’ll also have a track record of successful platform selection, implementation and driving system improvements.  

The ideal candidate will be someone who possesses excellent project management and communication skills, with a focus on aligning technology with business needs. Your ability to collaborate across teams to optimise platform solutions for customer and business outcomes is crucial. You’ll also have experience mentoring team members and be passionate about sharing your knowledge. 

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?      

We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing to kaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish. 

We’re a team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges. You’ll be encouraged to show tū maia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role. 

We embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there’s room for everyone to be exactly who they are, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that.  

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!    

To view the full Position Description please click here. We’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply!  

If you have any general enquiries, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to being accessible and providing support if needed, please get in touch via email or phone if there are any parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help.   

The location for this role is Christchurch or Wellington.  

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 28 May 2026 (please note this may be subject to change).