Posted 01 August, 2026
Senior Software Engineer
Meridian Energy
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 199aa34e04afc9ff
Job Description
From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun Thiswhakataukīspeaks 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 ofTāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Together, our two brands,MeridianandPowershopretail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand.Nowthat’sapretty impressivecombo! Mō te tūranga | About the role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack capabilities who takes ownership of their work end-to-end, consistently keeping the customer’s needs at the heart of every decision as they join our engineering team. This is a hands-on development role where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-impact features, improve our architecture, and mentor mid-level/junior engineers. Other desirable experience and skill include: Strong skills in either: Frontend/Mobile: React, React Native, modern frontend architecture And: Working knowledge or production exposure to the opposite stack Comfortable with full-stack delivery-even outside your main area of strength Experience with TypeScript, version control, testing tools, and agile workflows 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 packagethat’sreviewed annually, performance-incentive, plus discounts fromseveralpartnerships. 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 parentalleaveand options to buy up to 12 daysadditionalleave Life,traumaand income protection insurance (which we hope youwon’tneed!) Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions Access to the Meridian employee share scheme 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 Aone-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 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, andwelcome 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. All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr