Document Control Specialist - two year fixed term

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

Join Meridian’s Generation Business Unit as part of the Quality Assurance team, where you’ll help deliver fit‑for‑purpose document control to support risk management, compliance, and continual improvement across major construction projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Site teams, and external partners, you’ll manage drawings and documentation across the full project lifecycle. Using a variety of tools an systems, you’ll ensure project information is controlled, current and compliant, bringing clarity and reliability to complex projects while delivering great outcomes for internal customers.

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 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 

• 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 someone passionate about document control, who's a team player, capable of responding to the challenges of complex construction interdependencies, with a strong focus on delivering great work for internal customers.

Other key requirements include: 

•Previous experience as a Document Controller or in a similar role, preferably within engineering, construction, or infrastructure environments.

•Skills in managing drawings and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

•Familiarity with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), with preference for SharePoint and Aconex.

•Strong knowledge of document registers, approval workflows, and version control practices.

•Proven track record of identifying and implementing process and system improvements.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident engaging diverse stakeholders.

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 careers@meridianenergy.co.nz 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.

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Location – Ideally Christchurch, Twizel or Wellington will be considered.

Advertising closes Thursday 30th April at 8:00am.