Document Specialist - Part Time

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te ra

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

Thiswhakataukispeaks 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 ofTawhirimatea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-ra.

Together, our two brands,MeridianandPowershopretail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand.Nowthat'sapretty impressivecombo!

Mo te turanga | About the role

Meridian are looking for a part-time Document Specialist for a 6-month fixed Term contract based in our Twizel office, to support the transition of documentation as part of a large project.

This role will ensure smooth continuation of work and will suit someone with a keen eye for detail and experience with editing, proofreading and validating documentation. This role will be part-time at 3 to 4 days per week.

Au mahi | What you'll be doing

• Working with Project Stream Leads and end users to understand the purpose of existing controlled documents and assist them to identify necessary changes to documented processes and terminology.
• Working with SMEs to coordinate audit of existing documents and develop a shared approach for drafting and implementing proposed changes.
• Liaising with QA team and SCADA user SMEs to gain approval for proposed changes.
• Tracking status of document reviews, changes and approvals, and follow up outstanding items to support the project schedule.
• Applying Meridian's controlled document policies and processes to coordinate document changes in alignment with QA, stakeholder and project requirements.

Nga pukenga kei a koe mo tenei turanga | What you'll bring

• You'll have previous experience in a similar role as a Technical Writer, proof reader, SharePoint Document Specialist or similar.
• You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident engaging diverse stakeholders and proactively following up.
• You'll be detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach to tasks.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project setting.
• Knowledge of document registers, approval workflows, and version control practices
• Previous experience with SharePoint would be highly desirable.

Nga painga ki a matou | What we can offer

We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whanau. We also offer:

• An attractive and competitive salary package plus discounts from several partnerships.
• 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

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a matou? | 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 inaianei 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've got any questions, please email [email protected]. 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).

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