SCADA HMI Support - Fixed Term 6 Mths

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!      

Why is Project Alpha Important to Meridian?

Join us in revolutionising the future of energy with Project Alpha! We are implementing a state-of-the-art SCADA-based Generation Control System to replace the existing one, ensuring seamless monitoring and control of Meridian’s diverse energy assets, including hydro, wind, and solar, from a remote location. This innovative project guarantees the efficient and reliable generation of clean energy, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and technological excellence. Be part of a dynamic team driving the transformation of energy management and making a tangible impact on the environment. If you are passionate about renewable energy and advanced control systems, Project Alpha is the perfect opportunity for you!

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing

You’ll design, build and refine SCADA HMI displays, working closely with project workstreams to support a smooth and successful implementation. You’ll collaborate with end users, support testing, grow your SME capability, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

• Design, build and refine SCADA HMI displays and templates using Hitachi’s Network Manager.
• Work closely with the HMI Lead, project teams and end users to understand requirements and improve usability.
• Coordinate across multiple workstreams to manage dependencies and support delivery of SCADA displays.
• Support testing by contributing to test cases and carrying out HMI testing activities.
• Build strong relationships across the project, becoming a trusted SCADA HMI subject matter expert and positive team contributor.

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
• 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.

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring

• Build great SCADA HMI displays – design, configure and refine clear, usable operator screens.
• Solid technical skills – use design tools, work with simple logic/code, and operate SCADA platforms.
• Collaborative & user-focused – partner with end users and project teams to shape and test solutions.
• Project-ready – comfortable in large, multi-site projects and working across time zones; utilities experience a plus.

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us? 

We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing to kaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish.

We’re a team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges. You’ll be encouraged to show tū maia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role.

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.

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now

If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to make a real impact in renewable energy and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment—Project Alpha is calling.

For the full position description, please click here

If you’ve got any general enquiries, please email [email protected]. We're committed to being 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. 

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