Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
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 1…
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$68k–$77k/yr
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Play a key role supporting independent statutory Boards and high-quality regulatory decision-making Use your organisation, judgement and relationship skills in a varied case managem…
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The Governance Lead & Executive Assistant will coordinate Board and Committee meetings while maintaining governance records and statutory compliance. They will act as a key liaison between the Board, executive team, and the wider business to ensure professional and timely communication.
Candidates should have experience supporting Boards or senior leaders in a fast-paced governance environment, with a legal background considered an asset. Exceptional organizational skills, strong written communication, and the ability to maintain absolute discretion are essential for this role.
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
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:
Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring
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 . 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)
Advertising closes 16 August 2026 (please note this is subject to change)
We generate electricity from 100% renewable sources of wind, water and sun. We're using our power to make a difference.
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.
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