Sales Engineer

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Meridian Energy is hiring a Sales Engineer to join the Strategic Energy Hub in Christchurch. This full-time onsite role supports the sales team by delivering tailored energy solutions for strategic customers, combining technical design with engaging presentations and ensuring smooth post-sale follow-through. You’ll bring a solid technical background in energy systems or engineering, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to translate complex concepts for decision-makers; prior technical sales or solution-engineering experience is preferred. Benefits include flexible work options, a competitive salary with incentives, healthcare, enhanced leave, KiwiSaver, and development opportunities. Apply by 9 March 2026, tailoring your CV to relevant projects and showing readiness to travel.

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    

As part of the Strategic Energy Hub, as a Sales Engineer you’ll provide technical expertise and support to strategic business customers, guiding them through the sales process by offering tailored energy solutions that align with their unique business needs. 
Other accountabilities include:

• Technical Sales and Customer Engagement - Partner with the sales team to provide expert technical guidance throughout the sales cycle. Deliver tailored presentations and demonstrations to strategic customers, highlighting solution value and operational benefits.
• Solution Design and Product Expertise - Collaborate with customers to design technically feasible energy solutions aligned with sustainability goals. Maintain deep product knowledge to advise on energy offerings and clearly communicate benefits to decision-makers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support - Act as a bridge between Customer Relationships and Business Value Streams to solve challenges and ensure smooth implementation. Provide technical input during proposals and ongoing support post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction.

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 that’s reviewed 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 parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave
• Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!)
• 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
• 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

This role requires a unique blend of technical prowess, communication finesse, and a genuine passion for helping customers achieve their goals through innovative solutions.

A background in energy solutions, engineering, or as an electrician would be advantageous. A strong technical background with a solid understanding of relevant technologies, systems, and industry trends is essential.

Other key skills include:

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to empathize with client needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet during client interactions.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events, as required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools.
• Prior experience in technical sales, solution engineering, or a similar role is preferred.

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.

At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work mind, heart, and spirit — because that’s what being a good human truly means.

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. 

The location for this role is Christchurch.

Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 9 March 2026 (please note this may be subject to change).