Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata.
Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future.
At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our business is in lines and pipes, the vital infrastructure that connects homes and businesses with the electricity and gas they need.
Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor in terms of network length (27,900km) and has the second largest number of electricity connections (336,000).
The company also has the second largest gas distribution network (5815km) and the largest number of gas connections (106,000). It is one of only two dual-energy distributors in the country.
We have around 430 (full-time equivalent) employees across branches in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga.
Powering a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa ⚡
We’re working toward a low-carbon future, helping to move Aotearoa forward with renewable energy at the core. Every day, we provide smart energy solutions to over 520,000 residential and business customers across the country, offering electricity, solar, gas, and LPG plans tailored for homes, businesses, and EV owners alike.
Our Gen35 strategy is our bold commitment to the future: investing over $1 billion to build new renewable generation, enhancing the Huntly Portfolio to deliver 1,400 MW of flexible backup generation, and partnering with customers to support their transition to cleaner energy.
But we’re more than just an energy company; we’re a people company.
We’re proud to foster an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and employees are empowered. From pay equity and gender equity initiatives to wellness programmes, social events, and volunteer days, we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.