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At New Energy we aim high, and we succeed together.

Join the Future of Renewable Energy with New Energy!

We’re delivering solar farm projects across Aotearoa, with exciting opportunities emerging across multiple sites.

Ruakākā Solar Farm (Northland) Apply Now!

Reefton Solar Farm (South Island) – Apply Now!

Cambridge Solar Farm (Waikato) – Register your interest!
Recruitment is anticipated to open in May, for roles starting from July 2026.

Want to know more? Email us at recruitment@newenergy.nz

New opportunities

  • HSE Lead - Multiple Opportunties

    We have opportunities for HSE Leads to join us on the following projects:

  • Ruakākā Solar Farm - Applications Open

    Applications are now open for the following roles:

    • General Hand
    • Operator (Class 2 preferred) 
    • Team Leader

    To view the advertisement and apply, click on the APPLY NOW link.

     

    Ruakākā, Northland
    Fixed term, Full time - starting from May 2026
  • Reefton Solar Farm - Applications Open

    Applications are now open for the following roles:

    • General Hand
    • Operator (Class 2 preferred) 
    • Team Leader
    • Senior Supervisor

    To view the advertisement and apply, click on the APPLY NOW link.

    Reefton, West Coast
    Fixed term, Full time - starting from May 2026
  • Project Manager - Electrical or Mechanical

    We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects across New Zealand. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Director of Operations, with full accountability for delivering projects On Time, In Full, and to Specification (OTIFIS) — without compromising on safety, quality, or performance.

    This is a role for someone who thrives in complex environments, leads from the front, and takes pride in delivering quality work that stands up to scrutiny.

    We’re open to both mechanical and electrical backgrounds — you’ll bring strength in one of the following:

    Electrical

    • Experience delivering electrical scopes on large-scale projects (e.g. solar, HV/LV, grid connection)
    • Relevant electrical qualification or trade background
    • Strong understanding of commissioning, testing, and compliance

    Mechanical

    • Experience delivering mechanical installation scopes (e.g. structures, mounting systems, plant)
    • Relevant mechanical trade or engineering background
    • Strong understanding of installation sequencing and site logistics

    To view the advertisement and apply, click on the APPLY NOW link.

     

    Negotiable
    Fulltime, Permanent
    Closing on 17th April 2026
  • Cambridge Solar Farm - Register your Interest!

    Register your Expression of Interest (EOI) to work with us on this project.

    This is NOT an application. By registering your EOI, you will receive early access links to apply, as well as recruitment updates for this project via email.

    Anticipated fixed term roles include:

    • General Hand
    • Operator (Class 2 preferred) 
    • Team Leader
    • Senior Supervisor
    • HSE Lead

    👉 Click here to Register your EOI

    Matangi, Waikato
    Fixed term, Full time - starting from late June 2026

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