Owner Operator - Hiring Nationwide

Think Solar Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Business ownership option

National team support

Growth in renewables sector

Job summary

Think Solar Group is seeking a motivated leader to open and run a new Think Solar location in New Zealand, with full support from the national team.

You will build a local installation team, manage operations, drive growth, and oversee financial performance, with an ownership pathway and profit-sharing. Ideal background includes electrical trade leadership; transition support provided; early 2027 start preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people development experience required.
• Ability to build and grow a new location with local teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and ongoing operations of the new location.
• Build and manage a high-performing installation team.
• Drive local business growth and profitability.
• Oversee scheduling, delivery, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Electrical trade knowledge

Education

Electrician qualification

Job description

Think Solar Group – Invercargill, South Island

Hiring Nationwide - Own your local Think Solar business

Looking for the opportunity to step off the tools and into leadership, ownership, and long-term growth? We’re looking for someone to open our next location in New Zealand.

At Think Solar, we’re committed to shaping a sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand through innovative solar systems, batteries, and off-grid solutions. With current locations in Christchurch, Nelson, Wanaka, Queenstown, Dunedin & Timaru - we’re growing rapidly and are now looking for the right person to become the next in a successful group of owner/operators.

We’re focused on getting the right person, so are open to applications and would like to hear from ambitious individuals anywhere across New Zealand in a new location we’re not already established in.

We’re looking for a motivated leader who wants to build a team, grow a region whilst having the backing of a successful model within a rapidly expanding industry.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for establishing and leading your location, with full support from an experienced national team. Think Solar has a strong presence in solar, with success stories at every location.

This is an exciting leadership position where you’ll:

• Build and lead a high-performing installation team
• Oversee day-to-day operations, scheduling, and installation delivery
• Drive local business growth and customer relationships
• Manage financial performance and profitability
• Shape the direction of the region long term

This could suit:

• A qualified electrician ready to step off the tools
• A current foreman, team leader or experienced project manager
• An electrical or trade business operator looking to scale up with support
• A manager with a genuine interest in renewables that can transfer their skillet

What you’ll need

• To be an excellent communicator & collaborator
• Able to oversee projects whilst building relationships with customers
• Grounding in your area, with commitment to stay long term
• To be responsible for the business commercially, overseeing financial results & cashflow
• Experience in the electrical trade or solar is a bonus, but not essential. We can support the transition into solar, as long as you have the passion!

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary & structured and adjustable profit-share
• Ownership of a business with full support from a dedicated team
• Backing of an established national operation with ongoing finance, marketing, training and recruitment support.
• A chance to step into the fast-growing renewable energy sector

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed individual looking for the chance to build something of their own.If you've been looking to build a business of your own - this could be the time!

Ideal start date would be early 2027 - but if you'd like to be on our radar for the future then we'd love to hear from you!