Renewable Project Development Manager at Meridian Energy

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Design Management, Development Management, Renewable Energy Development, Community Engagement, Iwi Engagement, Resource Consent Applications, Budget Management, Feasibility Studies, Concept Development, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Battery Storage, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Planning, Engineering

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 Meridian is Aotearoa's largest producer of renewable electricity, generating power from 100% renewable resources – wind, water, and sun, because we believe that’s the best for our planet and our communities. We strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world, helping reduce carbon emissions and supporting our communities. We also retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands. Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing You’ll help shape our pipeline of renewable energy projects—from identifying sites and engaging landowners, through concept development, feasibility studies, concept design, community engagement, iwi engagement, and resource consent applications, right through to ensuring smooth handover to detailed design, business case, and construction teams, with ongoing input as needed. The focus will be on wind and grid-scale solar farm developments, alongside other exciting renewable initiatives including battery storage, and emerging technologies. 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 incentives, plus discounts from several partnerships Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing One insurance, a 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 of 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 we'll 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 A tertiary qualification in engineering, sciences, project management,or environmental planning/RMA is preferred. Solid project management, design management and/or development management experience is essential (ideally 3+ years). We welcome diverse backgrounds — experience in renewable energy development, design or construction is preferred, but strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for renewables are also valuable. You’ll be responsible for managing development budgets exceeding $1 million. Commitment to Meridian’s values: Be gutsy, Be a good human, Be in the waka. Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful projects, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you're keen to make a real impact, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role. 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. To view the full position description please click here (link to PDF) Location – Wellington based is essential, with some travel across the motu from time to time as necessary for project work. Advertising closes 6 November 2025 (please note this is subject to change) Additional Information

Responsibilities

You will help shape the pipeline of renewable energy projects, from site identification to ensuring smooth handover to construction teams. The focus will be on wind and grid-scale solar farm developments, alongside other renewable initiatives.