Spot Trader

Mercury; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Life and income insurance

Well-being programme

Gender affirmation leave

Bereavement leave

5 days MyDays leave

Job summary

Mercury is recruiting a Spot Trader to minimise risk and maximise generation value in the NZEM, with 24/7 scheduling across Auckland or Hamilton. The role offers training, career development, and opportunities to progress toward derivatives and portfolio management.

You will manage Mercury's asset portfolio, perform real-time dispatch, and develop trading strategies while collaborating with a wider team. A degree in Commerce/OR/Engineering and strong Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• University or equivalent degree in Commerce, Operations Research, Engineering or similar analytical disciplines.
• Competent in use of Excel.
• Advanced ability to provide comprehensive analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Previous experience in the Energy Industry desirable.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the offering of Mercury's portfolio of generating assets in the NZ Energy Market.
• Oversee real time scheduling and dispatch of Mercury's geothermal assets.
• Implement prescribed trading strategies to maximise Mercury's trading value.
• Engage in research and projects to support long-term company interests.
• Prototype and develop new applications and processes to improve performance.
• Participate in innovation and cross-fertilisation of ideas for personal and company development.

Skills

Excel

Advanced analytics

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Commerce/Operations Research/Engineering degree

Job description

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you're a "numbers person" with highly developed analytical skills, comfortable with technology, able to formulate a position based on multiple input factors and be decisive in "pushing the go button" then we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity is available within the Mercury Wholesale Markets team for a Spot Trader looking to develop skills and knowledge within the Electricity Industry. The principle function of a Spot Trader is to minimise risk and maximise Mercury's generation value within the New Zealand Electricity Market (NZEM).

As the market runs 24/7, we are looking for someone to work on a roster basis covering days and nights at our Auckland or Hamilton offices, you will be rewarded with outstanding career development opportunities across the wider business, full training/support and great benefits.

This is a gateway role which can progress to derivatives and portfolio management.

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

• Manage the offering of Mercury's portfolio of generating assets in the NZ Energy Market
• Oversee real time scheduling and dispatch of Mercury's geothermal assets
• Implement prescribed trading strategies to maximise Mercury's trading value
• Engage in research & projects to further the long terms interests of company
• Prototype and develop new applications and processes to enhance performance
• Participate in innovation and cross-fertilisation of ideas for the development of the individual and the company

Provide advice or management reporting in the following areas:

• Transmission and Risk analysis
• Portfolio and fuel optimisation
• Energy margin and sales/generation volume forecasting
• University or equivalent degree in Commerce, Operations Research, Engineering or similarly numbers/analytical process related disciplines
• Competent in use of Excel
• An advanced ability to provide comprehensive analysis and reporting
• An ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Previous experience of the Energy Industry desirable
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
• $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
• Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
• The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
• Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
• Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.

At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.

If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ***********@mercury.co.nz.

A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.