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!
Are you a good human who loves helping other good humans thrive? We’re looking for a People Business Partner who enjoys getting alongside leaders, building trusted relationships and providing practical advice and coaching that makes a real difference.
It’s a broad and varied role where you’ll get involved in:
This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity to cover a parental leave, based in Wellington.
Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring
You’ll be an experienced People/HR practitioner, with sound judgement and a practical, people-focused approach, and the confidence to navigate a wide range of people matters.
You’ll bring:
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:
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.
At Meridian, 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.
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 encourage you to apply for this role — even if you don’t meet every requirement. 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!
If you’ve got any general enquiries, please email careers@meridianenergy.co.nz. We're committed to being 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 on 6 November 2026 (please note this is subject to change).
Meridian generates electricity from 100% renewable sources – water and wind. We’re New Zealand’s largest electricity generator; through our Meridian and Powershop brands, we supply electricity to more than 270,000 customers – homes, businesses and farms all over the country.
