Wind Service Technician

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 morethan 400,000 homes,businessesand farmsacross New Zealand.Nowthat’sapretty impressivecombo! Job Description Wearelooking for a Wind Service Technician to join a team of multi-disciplined Technicianswhoworkhard to keep our wind turbines in great shape.You will bemaintainingand servicing62wind turbines atWest Wind,which can generate enough renewable energy to power about78,000 average New Zealand homes! With the support of theteam, yourTeamLeadand the Site Owner, you will work safelyand effectivelyto deliver on our maintenance plan consisting of electrical, hydraulic, and other key mechanical equipment. In addition to your day-to-day activities, you will be open to development opportunities, growing your trade knowledge and experience as you progress through our competency framework. Safety and technical training will be provided to ensure you have all the tools necessary to succeed. This is an on-site role,at ourWest Windsite, situated 30 minutes from the Wellington CBD.You’llbe working regular Monday to Friday hoursover a9-dayfortnight,with some reactive maintenance and monitoring outside of normal working hours on a rostered basis oncetrained.Additionally, Meridian is a NZ-wide operation and there may be the requirement of short periods of travel to suit the operational needs of the business. Qualifications A strong focus on safety in the workplaceand the ability to work in a small team. The role requires a registered electrician or EST qualification, with any additionalmechanical, hydraulic, or other relevant trade backgrounds (e.g. marine, oil & gas, dairy, or heavy industry) being beneficial. Having experience in the wind industry and an appetite and ability to work in all types of conditions will be an advantage. Electrical, mechanical & hydraulic fault-finding experience,with the ability to read and interpret schematic drawings. Prepared to get your hands dirty in support of mechanical tasks as part of any given day. Current Driver’s License Because of the nature of the work,you’llneed to be physically fit and able to climb up to 70 metres and lift to 25kg. You’llbe comfortable working in confined spaces, and itgoes without sayingable to work at height! Additional Information An attractive and competitive salary packagethat’sreviewed annually, performance-incentive 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 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 We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing tokaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish. We’rea team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges.You’llbe encouraged to showtūmaia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role. At Meridian,weembrace 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. Advertising closes 20 August 2026 (please note this is subject to change) By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply #J-18808-Ljbffr