Platform Manager

Company Description

Meridian is the largest producer of renewable electricity in Aotearoa and we strive to deliver clean energy for a fairer and healthier world. We only generate electricity from 100% renewable resources – wind, water and sun, because we believe that’s the best way forward for our planet and our communities. And, we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and supporting others in our communities to do the same.

Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 380,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo!

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing

It’s an exciting time to join our Retail team which has undergone a significant change to adopt new modern ways of working. Committed to making energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand, our Retail structure is made up of a network of empowered teams, united by a shared purpose and clear goals, equipped with the skills and capabilities to deliver value to customers end to end. 

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. Joining a newly formed enabling team, 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 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’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. 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. 

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 a number of 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 or Powershop, every bit counts

• a one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 

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 (if the link doesn't work, try the advert on our website) – we’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes (an elusive unicorn), so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the PD, 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 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.

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 16 February 2025 (please note this is subject to change)