Programme Administrator at Meridian Energy

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Financial administration, Microsoft Office, Financial processing, Record keeping, Coordination, Customer service, Process improvement, Data entry, Reconciliation, Payment processing, Audit trails, Communication, Collaboration, Attention to detail

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description 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! Mō te tūranga | About the role Are you an organised, detail‑driven administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly and spotting opportunities to make them even better? We’re looking for a Programme Administrator to play a key role in supporting programme delivery through high‑quality administration, financial processing, and practical coordination. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll support financial processes, maintain key records, and coordinate site‑related activities, while delivering a professional, customer‑focused service to generation sites and the wider team. Responsibilities include managing shared inboxes, maintaining accurate and auditable records, and supporting day‑to‑day site administration. Alongside this, you’ll bring a continuous improvement mindset where you'll actively look for smarter, more efficient ways of working, helping to streamline processes, reduce rework, and improve the experience for both internal customers and site teams. Please note this role could be based on Wellington, Christchurch or Twizel. Ngā 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 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 tēnei tūranga | What you’ll bring We’re looking for a real people-person! You’ll be friendly, engaging, and really enjoy what you do. Our ideal candidate will have proven relevant general administration as well as financial administration experience. You'll ideally have experience supporting a wide range of customers, and be a highly proficient user of Microsoft office administration packages Other key requirements include: Constructive and collaborative working style Demonstrated passion for helping people. Excellent attention to detail. Experience processing end to end, rates and royalty payments, ensuring alignment to agreements, schedules and necessary approvals. Experience maintaining accurate records, clear audit trails and receipting. Ability to prepare, reconcile and process payments through relevant systems. Experience using IT systems and tools Ability to travel and work from generation sites as required He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us? We’re a great place to work with plenty of opportunities and career development for those that want it. 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. Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA – both socially and environmentally – and we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and we’re helping support others in our generation communities to do the same. Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you’re keen to make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role. If you have any general enquiries please contact [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to becoming more 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. View the full position description here Location – Ideally Christchurch, Twizel or Wellington. Advertising closes Monday 27th April at 8:00am.

Responsibilities

The Programme Administrator supports programme delivery through financial processing, record maintenance, and site-related coordination. They are also responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.