Owner Operator - Hiring Nationwide

Think Solar Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing potential

Ownership with full support

National backing and ongoing support

Career growth in renewables

Job summary

Think Solar is seeking a motivated leader to establish and run a new location in New Zealand, with full support from a national team. You’ll build and lead a dedicated installation crew, drive local growth, and ensure customer relationships thrive while maintaining profitability.

This is a long-term leadership opportunity within a growing renewables business; ownership potential and structured profit-share are key rewards. Ideal start date early 2027; applications from across NZ are welcome.

Qualifications

• Electrician qualified and ready to step off the tools.
• Experience as foreman, team leader or project manager.
• Electrical or trade business operator seeking to scale up with support.
• Interest in renewables and growth of regional business.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Customer relationships

Sales & business development

Strategic planning

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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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!