Site Lead

• Site Lead for our Maraetai & Waipapapa Power Stations

He whakahaere aronga-anamata a Mercury, e tuku ana i te pūngao me ngā whitimamao ki te mahi a tangata o Aotearoa, ā, he nui ake i tā ētahi atu. Waihoki, e para ana i te huarahi mā te pūngao whakahou me te whai i tētahi anamata toitū. Kei te iho ko tō mātou koronga. Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. He āki tēnei i a tātou ki te whakapau kaha kia hua ake ai he anamata pai ake mō ō tātou tāngata, mō ō tātou hapori, me Aotearoa.

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tā mātou arawātea | Our Opportunity

We have an opportunity to join the Hydro Operations Lead Team. In this role as Site Lead you will be predominately site based, taking ownership of Maraetai and Waipapa Power Stations through leadership to maintain health & safety, budgets, maximise availability and enabling Mercury to be the best electrical generator. You'll work closely with the Hydro leadership group and members of the wider generation Leadership Team, sharing ideas to improve site operations and maintenance, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities.

You will be an active part of our safety intelligence program, every day, safety is what enables us to protect one another, our communities and the taiao (environment) we work with. It powers us to act as kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and move us forward with thought and care at each moment of our days here at mercury. More than a set of rules, this is a safety mindset embedded in every conversation, decision and action.

Tāu e mahi ai | What you'll be doing:

• Lead, develop and mentor a collaborative team (both direct reports and indirect), ensuring the wellbeing of all involved on your sites
• Lead from the front creating a culture of care with health,safety, Dam safety and environmental compliance
• Lead or contribute to comprehensive asset risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the reliability and safety of site operations
• Manage work prioritisation of routine maintenance using CMMS including ensuring backlogs are managed
• Operational Management and development of site-based budgeting
• Oversee asset management ensuring the units are reliable and available
• Sponsorship and prioritisation of project works
• Manage and grow relationships with key stakeholders

Tā mātou e kimi nei | We are looking for:

• Bachelor of Engineering or NZCE Electrical or Mechanical (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in plant operations, process control or maintenance in heavy industry
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team
• Proficient in maintenance systems and business practices, including budget control

Ngā tāpaetanga a Mercury | Mercury offers

• Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
• $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
• Offers on electricity and telco - if you're a Mercury customer, you can enjoy some great discounts on your electricity and telco bill
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
• Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
• The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
• Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
• Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū

Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.

At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.

Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. Please do not apply via this email address.

A full position description is available below. Applications close Friday, 10th July at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.

Job Details

Reference #

43288

Posted

26 Jun 2026

Closing

10 Jul 2026 17:00

Location(s)

Rotorua, Taupō

Expertise

Engineering - Generation, Hydro, Operations, People Leadership

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full time