IMPORTANT: NEW LPG CUSTOMERS.

Please note that we are unable to accept any new LPG customers at this time. This is due to a temporary  shortage of LPG bottles. We expect this to be resolved at the start of Feb 2025.

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LIFE AT MERCURY.

At Mercury you’re not just an employee, you’re part of something bigger, and something great. If you're keen to make a difference to New Zealand while building your career then you're looking in the right place.

A great environment where you’ll feel valued and where you’ll develop and grow is just the beginning. Learn more below.

OUR purpose 

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OUR BENEFITS

AT MERCURY THE REWARDS REFLECT THE VALUE YOU ADD TO OUR TEAM. CHECK OUT THE GREAT BENEFITS WE OFFER OUR PEOPLE. 

MY DAYS
5 additional days leave every year to help you balance your work and home life.

ADDITIONAL ANNUAL LEAVE
Each year you can apply to purchase extra annual leave if you want to spend more time doing what you love outside work.

OFFERS ON ELECTRICITY & TELCO
If you’re a Mercury customer, you can enjoy some great discounts on your electricity and telco bill.

WORKING FROM HOME
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office.

FLEXIBILITY
At Mercury, you have the option to work with your leader and team to create the kind of flexibility that suits you and your life.

EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY FUND
Community is important to you, so we’ve made $100,000 a year available to share among local community and sports groups you suggest.

PARENTAL LEAVE
26 weeks fully paid Primary Carer Leave – receive a “top up” of the IRD payments to your normal salary. 4 weeks of Partner Leave – with the flexibility to take this in the first 13 months.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Providing support so that you can take the time you need. It can be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet.

INSURANCE HELP
If you become unwell we make sure everything is taken care of through our free life and income protection insurance.

WELLBEING
Our physical and mental wellbeing is important to us. We’ll support you in a number of ways, such as by offering free flu-jabs, a confidential assistance programme (to help you navigate any personal or work-related challenges) and up to $100 reimbursement for an annual medical check-up.

FREE FRUIT
Delicious fresh, seasonal fruit delivered to our sites each week.

SPECIAL OFFERS
Discounts and great rates at dentists, gyms and other local businesses.

GENDER AFFIRMATION LEAVE
Up to 4 weeks of paid Gender Affirmation Leave if you are going through gender transition and seeking to affirm your gender.

Adaptive ways of working

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MEET OUR PEOPLE

ESTHER TOMKINSON

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Tell us about your role?

I help to deliver Mercury’s sustainability disclosures, whilst looking at global and national trends in energy. Part of my role is to grow the culture of sustainability within Mercury whilst delivering different initiatives and supporting Mercury’s strategic direction. I get a load of variety with my role, and work with stakeholders across the organisation, as well as externally.

 

What do you enjoy about your job?

Every day brings a fresh challenge and opportunity to learn. I have had a diverse journey, from the Customer Engagement Centre to Risk Control and Process Improvement roles before landing my current gig as a Sustainability and Strategy Analyst. The opportunity for me to develop my skillset and grow my career within one organisation has been excellent; I get to explore new pathways whilst Mercury also gives me the space to Chair the Young Energy Professionals Network, broadening my exposure to the energy sector.

 

How would you describe the culture of Mercury?

Cliché, but forward-looking – Mercury is an evolving company in an ever-evolving sector. There’s a dynamic blend of adaptability, growth and support – I constantly have learning opportunities to keep me ahead of the curve. I have had the privilege of moving through various roles, learning and upskilling as I go. Flexibility is prioritised beyond working locations, I do a 9-day fortnight – which is great for my work-life balance! 

 

MANAEA ANDERSON-HAENGA

MAINTAINER - MECHANICAL

MANAEA ANDERSON-HAENGA

Tell us about your role?

I’m currently working at our Mokai Geothermal site as a Mechanical Maintainer. I’m part of a team who are responsible for maintaining the geothermal power plant, looking after the station, making sure the machines are running properly, providing maintenance on the equipment – we are the eyes and ears of the station. Previously I’d attended welding school after finishing high school and became a contractor for Mercury onsite – this opened my eyes to a world of opportunity within the energy sector and was excited to be offered a permanent position.

What do you enjoy about your role?

Getting to learn about geothermal energy and exposure to geothermal side of engineering. When there is a breakdown, the team use it as a learning opportunity. Everyone is there to help and share their knowledge, the operators, the engineers, you’re not left alone to try and solve something by yourself because everyone is there working towards the same goal to get the machines up and running to provide power to the grid.

How would you describe the culture of Mercury?

It’s tight knit team where everyone works together. We celebrate success and it’s really family friendly. There is great work/life balance and there is the opportunity to work overtime for time in lieu, but it’s not compulsory and your family comes first. It’s also really safety driven, everything is done to ensure you go home safely at the end of the day.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING  
At Mercury we care about the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our partners, our customers and communities.
COMMUNITY
We have strong connections in communities, and our people do too.

Learn about how we connect and engage with our communities.
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OUR ATTITUDE

Our Attitude helps us to shape how we show up every day and contribute to realising our purpose and achieving our long-term aspirations. 

Care - Doing what's right.

Commit – Taking ownership.

Connect – Working together.

Curious – Exploring possibilities.

When we care, commit, connect and bring our curiosity, we can make a real difference together.  

WE'RE DELIGHTED TO HAVE SIGNED THE PRIDE PLEDGE

We've joined a network of over 300 other organisations who have also taken this step. With this visible commitment, we will expand our network and create more opportunities for our rainbow community, including our internal Pride Network, to connect with businesses across the motu. This pledge underscores our genuine dedication to the safety, visibility, and inclusion of our rainbow communities. Rainbow inclusion is an ongoing journey, not a destination. This pledge marks a significant milestone for Mercury on this path.

Learn more by visiting pridepledge.co.nz

 

Pride Pledge 2025

APPLICANT PRIVACY POLICY

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