Solar and Renewables Supervisor

Aotea Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Uniform provided

Tool allowance

Optional paid on-call

Birthday leave

Long-service leave

Wellbeing allowance

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Aotea Group is seeking a dedicated electrician for a full-time, permanent solar installation role in New Zealand. The position offers a 40-hour week, a 7:30am start, and a competitive hourly rate of NZD 40–44 depending on experience.

Benefits include a company vehicle, phone, uniform and tool allowance, optional paid on-call, birthday and long-service leave, wellbeing and health discounts, and a pathway to progression within a well-established company.

Qualifications

• EWRB registered electrician with a current practising licence.
• At least 2 years' solar installation experience.
• NZ work rights and a full NZ driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Quote, design and order gear for solar jobs.
• Install panels, racking, inverters and gear on roofs and ground mounts for rural, commercial, and residential.
• Coordinate the solar technician and ensure faults are sorted quickly.
• Keep the work tidy, safe and compliant to AS/NZS standards.
• Look after customers on site and build good relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Keep tools, gear and the vehicle in good nick.

Skills

NZ work rights

NZ Driver Licence

Problem solving

Job description

This is a full-time and permanent position. 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a 7:30am start.

What’s in it for you:

• $40–$44 an hour, depending on your experience and qualifications
• Company vehicle, phone, uniform, and tool allowance
• Optional paid on-call
• Paid birthday leave and long-service leave
• Wellbeing allowance, flu jabs, health and skin checks, discounted health insurance, and trade partner discounts
• Stable long-term work with a business that’s been going for 38 years
• Room to grow within the business for the right person
• A good crew who enjoy a laugh, plus regular social events

What you’ll be doing:

• Quoting, designing and ordering gear for solar jobs
• Installing panels, racking, inverters and associated gear on roofs and ground mounts for rural, commercial, and residential
• Coordinating the solar technician and making sure jobs and faults get sorted quickly
• Keeping the work tidy, safe and compliant to AS/NZS standards
• Looking after customers on site and building good relationships with clients and suppliers
• Keeping tools, gear and the vehicle in good nick

What We’re Looking For:

• EWRB registered electrician with a current practising licence
• At least 2 years' solar installation experience
• Solar design experience is a big plus, but we're happy to train the right person
• Pride in your work and ownership of your jobs
• Someone who is interested in career progression. Our goal is to grow this position into a management role
• Work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to problem-solve on the fly
• Comfortable working at heights
• NZ work rights and a full NZ driver licence

If you would like a fresh start with a company that respects its people and keeps the work interesting, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: $40–$44 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications