Lead Rooftop Solar Installer

Current Generation Ltd; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Generation is a locally owned solar company; we are looking for an experienced Lead Solar Installer to join our installation team in Nelson. The role involves leading roof installation and DC cabling, coordinating with electricians and peers, and delivering high-quality, safe solar systems.

You’ll work with minimal supervision, plan ahead, and guide less experienced team members while maintaining strong workmanship and site presentation. Regional travel and nights away may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ rooftop solar installation experience or 5+ years in another transferable trade with the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to help lead and drive one of the installation teams, including job/forward planning to ensure efficient installation, communicating clearly with the installation and operations teams, and the ability to problem solve quickly when required
• Proven confidence working with hand and power tools, racking systems, and fixings
• Strong awareness of working at heights, site safety, and hazard management
• The ability to work independently on allocated tasks and support and manage less experienced team members when required to drive safe, high quality and efficient installation
• A current full driver’s licence, with flexibility for regional travel and occasional overnight stays (typically 1-2 nights per month)
• High standards of workmanship, attention to detail, and pride in leaving sites clean and well presented
• A practical, reliable approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Lead roof installation and solar DC cabling, including roof measuring and panel mounting
• Oversee racking systems, cable management, and hardware assembly to ensure safe, efficient site execution
• Work with an installation team alongside a qualified electrician and a second installer to deliver high-quality installations
• Maintain site discipline, safety, and quality standards, and support the broader team to keep projects moving smoothly

Skills

Rooftop solar installation

Team leadership

Site safety awareness

Hand and power tools

Driver's license

Tools

Racking systems

Fixings

Job description

Current Generation is a locally owned solar company; we are looking for an experienced Lead Solar Installer to join our installation team in Nelson. The role involves leading roof installation and DC cabling, coordinating with electricians and peers, and delivering high-quality, safe solar systems.

You’ll work with minimal supervision, plan ahead, and guide less experienced team members while maintaining strong workmanship and site presentation. Regional travel and nights away may be required.