Lead Solar Installer – Nelson

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

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Lead Solar Installer to join our installation team.

This role suits someone who already understands how a solar installation site runs and can contribute confidently from day one including leading the roof installation and solar DC cabling. You’ll typically work in an installation team alongside a qualified electrician and second solar installer, taking responsibility for roof measuring, panel mounting, racking systems, cable management, hardware assembly, and general site execution – helping ensure installs are completed safely, efficiently, and to our high standards.

You’ll be expected to work with minimal supervision, anticipate what’s needed on site, and support and take a leadership role with the wider team to keep all our jobs moving smoothly. This is a physical, practical role that involves regular work at heights and outdoors in all conditions.

This is not an electrician role and is not intended as an electrical apprenticeship pathway. The focus is on high-quality mechanical installation, site discipline, and supporting efficient delivery of high-quality installations.

About You

You’ll be a good fit if you bring solid site experience, motivated and take pride in your work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• 2+ years’ experiencein rooftop solar installation, or 5+ years’ experience in another transferable trade such as construction or roofing 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

Solar-specific experience is preferred, but strong transferable trade experience will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

Current Generation is a locally owned solar company with deep roots in the region. We’ve built our reputation by delivering expertly designed, well‑installed energy systems and standing behind them long after commissioning.

Our team brings solid, hands‑on experience across residential, commercial, and off‑grid projects. We care about quality, safety, and doing the job properly – because we live and work in the same communities as our customers.

We’re committed to the region for the long term, investing in our people, and building lasting relationships through consistent, dependable work.

If you’re an experienced installer or trade professional who wants to work on well‑run solar projects with a team that values quality, we’d like to hear from you.

Your Pathway

This role is an excellent stepping stone to a leadership and / or training role as the team grows. As part of our team, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Build team management skills.
• Progress to Site Supervisor or Project Manager roles as you gain experience.
• Develop further knowledge across both residential and commercial solar systems.

We’re committed to supporting team members who want to grow their careers and take on more responsibility in the renewable energy sector.

If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

129 Pascoe Street, Annesbrook, Nelson 7011

• 0800 202 700
• 03 547 8369

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