About the role:

We are looking for a communications expert who is skilled in managing stakeholder relationships. This fixed term role covering parental leave from February 2025 until May 2026 will offer the ideal candidate an opportunity to further develop their strong leadership and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively develops and manages internal and external communications in line with business requirements
• Leads the development of corporate and regulatory documents
• Manages media relations
• Manages MainPower’s sponsorship portfolio, including long-term partnerships and the MainPower Community Fund

About you:

This role would ideally suit someone who has a strong background in communications, has experience in producing financial and regulatory reporting documents, and is confident with crisis communications management. Stakeholder and customer engagement skills are also important to ensure the customer and corporate relations strategy is effectively integrated with all areas of the business. Strong digital marketing skills are also desirable. Experience managing sponsorships and events is advantageous.

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site. 

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.  If applying through Seek please visit our careers site to download a full position description or click here.

To make confidential inquiries, please contact Penny Kibblewhite on 027 223 8852

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.