Careers

Build your career with us

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

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

Explore new opportunities below and take the next step in your renewable energy career!

Your Application Journey:
Step 1. Apply online (links below)
Step 2. Receive email with link to complete Online Application Form
Step 3. Phone screen
Step 4. Interview
Step 5. Outcome/next steps

⚠️ Important: We recommend checking your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly for updates from our Recruitment Team once you have applied.

New opportunities

  • Estimator

    We are seeking a commercially minded Estimator with a flair for sales to work with both the Drillco and New Energy brands.

    What you’ll do:

    • Work closely with our Lead Estimator and Operations teams
    • Support tender submissions
    • Obtaining supplier pricing
    • Managing Drillco customer relationships
    • Identify opportunities for business growth

    Want to learn more? Click the APPLY NOW button to view the full advertisement and apply.

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Permanent, Full time
    Closing on 24/07/2026
    Apply now

  • Ruakākā Solar Farm - HR & HSE Roles

    Join the Ruakākā team in one of the following onsite HR or HSE roles:

    Marsden Point, Ruakākā
    Fixed term, Full time
    Closing on 17/07/2026

  • Project Manager

    Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the mechanical phase delivery of utility-scale solar farm projects across New Zealand.

    What you’ll do:

    • Lead project delivery
    • Build high performing teams
    • Engage stakeholders
    • Drive safety and quality
    • Control budgets and reporting

    Want to learn more? Click the APPLY NOW button to view the full advertisement and apply.

    Location Flexible (NZ)
    Permanent, full time
    Closing on 16/07/2026
    Apply now

  • Cambridge Solar Farm - General Applications PAUSED

    Applications are PAUSED for the following roles:

    • General Hand
    • Operator (Class 2 preferred) 
    • Team Leader
    • Senior Supervisor **Filled as of 18/05/26**
    • Cleaner

    We’re blown away by applications for this project! With over 250 applications received to date, we’re ‘hitting pause’ to allow us to process the current pool of applicants. If we do not fill all vacancies from this pool, this link will be reactivated.

    Please note, if you have not yet applied, any emailed applications will not be accepted due to the high number of applications already in progress. 

    Any questions, please contact recruitment@newenergy.co.nz.

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

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