Solar Electrician

About The Company

Our client is a proudly New Zealand–owned solar energy company with more than 30 years of experience in the renewable sector. As early pioneers in solar technology, they are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences through their fully in-house team of solar sales engineers, electrical engineers, and installers. With a strong focus on sustainability, they remain at the forefront of solar PV and energy storage solutions.

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Solar Electrician / Lead Solar Electrician to take on a hands-on technical role with leadership, compliance, and system design responsibilities.

The primary purpose of this position is to design, install, commission, and maintain solar PV and energy storage systems while supporting installation teams, ensuring compliance, and contributing to customer experience and business growth.

Reporting to the Installation Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, install, commission, and maintain residential, commercial, marine, and mobile solar PV and associated electrical systems in line with AS/NZ standards. 
• Lead and supervise internal staff and external contractors, including job planning, scheduling, quality control, and sign-off of prescribed electrical work and certification. 
• Conduct site audits, system testing, fault finding, and performance monitoring to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solar installations. 
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers and contractors, including system programming, commissioning, and after-sales support. 
• Support business growth through customer engagement, lead generation, account management, and accurate use of CRM systems, including timely follow-up on enquiries, estimates, and invoicing. 
• Champion health & safety, compliance, and continuous improvement by maintaining electrician registration, upskilling team members, and improving installation processes and procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Current NZ EWRB Electrician Registration (minimum 2+ years preferred)
• Strong experience installing solar PV systems including panels, inverters, batteries, and AC/DC protection
• Experience or endorsement in Mains Parallel Generation and Grid-Connected PV/Battery Systems
• Sound understanding of AS/NZS electrical and solar compliance standards
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and fault-finding skills
• Leadership capability with experience supervising staff or contractors
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-first approach
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel (including the Pacific Islands)
• Confidence working at heights and outdoors with strong H&S awareness

What's in it for You?

• Work with an Easy-Going, Supportive & Friendly Team
• Be Part of a Sustainable Industry with a Bright Future
• Diverse Projects Across Residential, Commercial, Marine & RV Sectors
• Opportunity for Travel, Including to the Pacific Islands
• Continuous Training & Development to Grow Your Skills
• Stable, Long-Term Role with Career Progression Opportunities

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!