Dam Safety Professional

🌊 Join the Team at Dam Safety Intelligence (DSI)!

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing    

• Manage dam safety data and support asset management for key dam owner clients
• Conduct site inspections and write performance reports for major NZ and international dams
• Work across engineering and science disciplines: civil, geotech, geology, hydrology, mechanical, flow control, data analysis
• Collaborate with experts and contribute to a growing, high-performing team
• Engage with over 100 diverse dam assets (hydropower, water supply, flood control, heritage)

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

• Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, natural resources) or Science
• 3–5+ years’ experience with dams, flow control equipment, or dam safety systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills
• Tech-savvy with solid computer skills
• Bonus skills: dam design/construction, project management, Chartered Professional Engineer status, Dam Safety Recognised Engineer status

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

• Be part of a specialist team delivering dam safety and management expertise across New Zealand and internationally.
• Partner with clients to manage risk and ensure the safety and longevity of critical dams and water infrastructure.
• Join a high-performing business in an exciting growth phase, expanding both client base and services.
• Work with a diverse range of dam owners—from small local operators to advanced international clients and gain in person exposure to their assets
• Collaborate, innovate, and take ownership in a team that values relationships and tailored solutions.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports the safety and sustainability of vital water infrastructure.

To read more about DSI click here.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer    

We value work/life balance, 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 a number of 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)

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now   

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If you think you’re an awesome fit not only for this role but for DSI, 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 (an elusive unicorn), 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 contact [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to becoming more 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.  

Advertising closes on 10 August 2025 (please note this is subject to change).