Senior Advisor - Stakeholder Communications Public Relations & Corporate Affairs (Marketing & Communications)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 support others in our generation communities to do the same. We also retail electricity to more than 365,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands.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 support others in our generation communities to do the same. We also retail electricity to more than 365,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand through our Meridian and Powershop brands.Job Description What you'll be doingReporting to the Stakeholder Communications Manager, this role forms part of a high-performing Communications team that delivers quality, proactive and trusted corporate communications to the company. Specifically, this 12-month fixed term role will contribute to the success of Meridian's Communications Strategy by supporting the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans to support our pipeline of development and construction projects.We're looking for someone with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement – ideally in a development and/or construction context – to lead the team's work on two or three key projects over the next 12 months.You'll be across all content and communications, not only developing but also delivering communications and engagement plans, ensuring systems are in place to monitor, update and report on progress. You'll also be responsible to oversee that the projects have support to deliver these plans, including video product, photography and community event support.This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has recently set a new strategy focused on greater proactivity and communications leadership and has the support of the business to make this happen. And a great time to help Aotearoa reach a zero-carbon future through renewable energy!What you'll bringPrevious experience working within community and stakeholder engagement.Experience in developing and implementing communications and engagement plans.Ideally you will have similar experience working with development and construction projects and understand what is involved.Experience working with senior stakeholders in a corporate environment.Why Meridian?At Meridian, we value all people. We embrace different ways of thinking, living and working, because we believe diversity benefits us all. It makes our capabilities even stronger. We encourage all our people to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and we're proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, no matter who you are, you'll find it a great place to work.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 work hard and value the importance of connection and fun, whether this be through daily quizzes, morning teas, birthday and cultural celebrations both in person and virtually!Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA both socially and environmentally. We proudly support KidsCan and the Kakapo Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities to empower and support projects where needed. There are many opportunities to volunteer to any of our partnerships throughout the year.What we can offer you!We value work/life balance so our WFH and flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whanau. We also offer:an attractive and competitive salary packageenhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period)discounts from a number of partnershipsenhanced KiwiSaver contributionsexcellent 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 itemployee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit countsa one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed)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're not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes, 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 ****** 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 5pm Sunday 28th April (please note this is subject to change)Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
