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

At Meridian, we’re proud to be Aotearoa’s largest producer of renewable electricity, generating power from 100% renewable sources – wind, water and sun. We’re passionate about creating a fairer and healthier world, and supporting our communities to reduce carbon emissions while keeping New Zealand powered. We also retail electricity to more than 365,000 homes, businesses, and farms through our Meridian and Powershop brands

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing   

As a summer intern with Meridian Energy, you'll get the opportunity to work on some of New Zealand's most iconic hydro and/or wind generation assets, as well as being active in all aspects of the company. The programme will push you to develop real-life business and technical skills.

We only take a small number of interns each year, and we only want the best! In return we’ll make sure you get some great hands-on experience. You’ll be trusted with owning real projects that contribute to how we generate, deliver and support energy across Aotearoa, and will be supported by a friendly team of experts along the way,  who will help develop your knowledge, skills, and professional profile.

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring

You'll gain hands-on exposure at our key generation sites, work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned engineers, and solve real-world challenges that span different hydro and wind generation systems. This 400-professional hour placement doesn’t just tick the box for your university requirements - it offers immersive learning across engineering and other Generation and Development business teams. Along the way, you’ll uncover the inner workings of Aotearoa’s energy systems and see firsthand what it takes to keep the country powered.

What are we after?

We’re keen to hear from students across a variety of disciplines, currently in your 3rd (penultimate) year of a relevant degree, who are curious and passionate about the electricity industry.

We’ve got a strong culture - we like to work hard and have fun whilst we’re doing it. We live by three ‘How to Be’s’: Be gutsy, be a good human, and be in the waka.

Some of our intern roles may require a full, clean driver's license, particularly when regular travel to generation sites is part of the role.                          

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

Meridian is truly flexible, diverse, and inclusive: in our workplace, you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. We value and live by three ‘How to Be’s’: ‘be gutsy’, working together by ‘being in the waka’ and doing the right thing by ‘being a good human’.

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. We support each other and celebrate our successes.

Our internship is a great pathway to our grad roles, giving us a strong indication of your work ethics, and giving you an understanding of why Meridian is a great place to work.

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now 

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and something you’re keen to be a part of, and you want to bring your good energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today by uploading a copy of your CV and a Transcript with your application, telling us why you want to be considered. Feel free to also add a cover letter to your application, to give us even more reasons to bring you on board!

• Please note - you’ll need to be available for interviews the week of 24th August 2026 (NB timeframes may be adjusted and we will advise you in advance of any changes).

Our internship runs from November 2026 to February 2027 with a small break over Christmas/New Year.

View the Position Description - Summer Intern (PDF)

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: www.meridianenergy.co.nz/careers). We’re more than happy to help. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and someone will get back to you.

Applications close 9th August 2026 (please note this is subject to change).