Graduate Analyst (6-months 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!       

We’re committed to making energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand. Our retail structure uses empowered teams focused on delivering value to customers. The way we work is as important as the work itself, guided by our values and key behaviours: ‘Make people awesome’, ‘Set your compass on customers’, and ‘Progress over perfection’. 

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing    

We’re looking for a curious, adaptable Graduate Analyst to roll up their sleeves and support our Pricing, Revenue Assurance and Compliance teams on a six-month fixed-term basis. You’ll move between teams and workstreams as priorities change, gaining hands-on experience in analysis, day-to-day operations, assurance and improvement work. It’s a great first step into the energy industry, with opportunities to grow your technical skills and progressively take ownership of more complex activities. You’ll become a trusted source of support by delivering accurate work and adapting positively as priorities shift. 

• Support pricing updates, analyse customer impacts and help ensure accurate billing 
• Assist with revenue assurance checks, reconciliations and resolving issues 
• Support compliance monitoring, evidence gathering, reporting and regulatory work 
• Maintain accurate data, records, process documentation and business rules, and help implement and test pricing, system and process changes 
• Analyse data and communicate findings through clear reports, insights and recommendations 
• Identify ways to simplify and improve processes, with opportunities to help automate suitable tasks if you have automation skills 
• Build effective relationships and provide practical support across the teams as workloads and priorities change 

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 a number of partnerships  
• Three company paid days (over the holiday period)  
• 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 tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring 

• Recently or nearly graduated with a degree in data science, mathematics, economics, data analytics, statistics, engineering or a related discipline. 
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, confidence working with data and a sharp eye for detail. 
• A good working knowledge of Excel will help you succeed in this role. Experience with SQL, SAS, Databricks, Power Automate, Power BI, R or Python would be a bonus, but we don’t expect you to know them all. If you have strong technical skills and are keen to learn, we encourage you to apply. 
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to share findings in a way others can understand. 
• A proactive, practical and collaborative approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and help out. 
• Curiosity and the ability to learn quickly, manage changing priorities and take ownership of your tasks. 
• A positive, upbeat outlook and enthusiasm for working with others, contributing to a supportive team and growing your technical skills. 
• An interest in the electricity sector, pricing, regulation or customer outcomes would be great, but isn’t essential. 

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.   

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now     

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!    

To view the full Position Description please click here. We’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply!  

If you have any general enquiries, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to being 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.   

This role is based in Christchurch or Wellington. 

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (please note this may be subject to change).