Agile Coach - 12 Month Fixed Term

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Meridian Energy seeks an Agile Coach for a 12 month fixed term, full‑time onsite role in Christchurch, with Wellington base possible. Reporting to the Way of Working Lead, you will coach Meridian Retail teams to own agile ceremonies, drive continuous improvement, and deliver training on Agile principles and tools like Jira and Miro. Ideally you have proven Agile coaching or transformation experience, strong Scrum and Kanban knowledge, excellent facilitation and mentoring skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. A related Bachelor's degree and Agile certifications are a plus. In your application, highlight hands-on facilitation, cross‑team coaching results, and measurable improvements you led. Apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Close 8 February 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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  

Reporting to the Way of Working Lead, the Agile Coach is responsible for coaching and mentoring teams across Meridian Retail to develop the skills and confidence needed to lead agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement in their ways of working. This fixed-term role focuses on empowering individuals to take ownership of key agile practices, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews, ensuring teams can effectively collaborate and manage their processes. The Agile Coach will work closely with teams to identify growth opportunities, provide tailored guidance, and foster an environment of self-sufficiency. The Agile Coach will develop and deliver training sessions for teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, practices and tools, and collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance team performance. 

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring 

We are seeking a professional with proven experience as an Agile Coach, or similar role in Agile transformation, with strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban etc.) and best practices. You will have excellent facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation. You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Business or Information Technology), and any relevant Agile certifications (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster) are a plus, and experience with Agile tools such as JIRA or Miro is preferred. 

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?    

At Meridian, we believe in making people awesome. That means flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to get stuck into meaningful work that makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that’s committed to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion.  

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer     

We value work/life balance so our WFH and 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 
• Southern Cross Healthcare discount - for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind  
• enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave 
• 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 or Powershop, every bit counts 
• a one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now  

If you would like to be at the forefront of New Zealand’s energy transformation and decarbonised efforts, and work in an innovative, collaborative environment that values fresh thinking, then we’d love to hear from you. 

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 PD, 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 located in Christchurch, however we are also open to considering a Wellington base for the right candidate. 

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 8 February 2026 (please note this may be subject to change).