Solar Electrician – Nelson

Current Generation Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone contract

Ongoing training

Job summary

Current Generation Ltd is seeking an NZ Registered Electrician to work on innovative solar and battery systems in the Nelson region. You will install and maintain a variety of residential and commercial systems, gaining expertise in renewable energy technologies.

The position requires reliability, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include a vehicle, phone contract, and ongoing training. Join a locally owned company dedicated to quality workmanship and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence.
• Reliable and takes ownership of their work.
• Physically capable and comfortable working at heights.
• Wants to keep learning and developing.

Responsibilities

• Residential and commercial solar installs.
• Battery and hybrid systems work.
• Fault finding and servicing systems.
• Commissioning and setup of systems.

Skills

Renewable energy systems

Battery storage

Problem solving

Customer professionalism

Education

NZ Registered Electrician with current practising licence

Job description

Solar and battery systems are becoming a major part of the electrical industry.

This role gives you the opportunity to develop future-focused skills in:

• Renewable energy systems
• Battery storage
• Smart energy management
• Advanced inverter systems
• Commissioning and fault finding

If you want to grow beyond standard electrical work and build specialist capability in a fast-growing industry, this is a good opportunity.

Work on Solar, Batteries & Off-Grid Systems

This is not repetitive housing work. You’ll work on a wide variety of systems using leading brands including Victron, Fronius, BYD, and Sigenergy – alongside a team that takes pride in doing the job properly.

Typical Work Includes

• Residential and commercial solar installs
• Battery and hybrid systems
• Off-grid power systems
• System commissioning and setup
• Roof and ground mount installations
• Fault finding and servicing

Some days are on the tools installing. Others are fault finding, commissioning systems, or solving technical problems onsite.

What We’re Looking For

• NZ Registered Electrician with current practising licence
• Reliable and takes ownership of their work
• Practical problem solver
• Professional with customers and the team
• Physically capable and comfortable working at heights
• Wants to keep learning and developing

Solar experience and a Mains Parallel endorsement is a real bonus, but not essential. The right attitude and electrical fundamentals matter more.

Why Join Current Generation?

• Locally owned and operated
• Strong pipeline of work
• Good variety of projects
• Tight-knit team with solid culture
• High-quality systems and equipment
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Opportunity to build real capability in solar, batteries, and energy systems
• Includes company vehicle and phone contract

We’re not a volume franchise operation. We focus on quality workmanship, strong technical standards, and building long-term capability in our team. There is some overnight travel required on occasion, typically 1-2 nights per month.

About Current Generation

Current Generation is a locally owned solar company with deep roots in the region. Established in 2006, we design, install, and support high-quality grid‑tied and off‑grid energy systems across residential, rural, and commercial sectors throughout New Zealand.

We’ve built our reputation by delivering expertly designed, well‑installed systems and standing behind them long after commissioning. Our team brings strong hands‑on experience across residential, commercial, and off‑grid projects, with a focus on quality workmanship, safety, reliability, and long‑term customer relationships.