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Posted 01 August, 2026

Solar Electrician - Waikato

Lightforce Academy
Hamilton, WKO, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Should you wait to put Solar on your roof? Checkout the election 2026 solar policy breakdown here Discover how Home Solar Works Your own energy independence Make a referral and get rewarded. Charge your EV with solar. Finance made easy for your Solar Journey How to earn and spend Airpoints with us Durable Solar Carports that can supplement rooftop solar, or act as a standalone installation. How to power your business and reduce operational costs! Learn how Solar can support your farming operation. Learn how your Horticulture or Agribusiness can get Solar Discover how going Solar has helped our clients. The Future is Obvious Discover how Home Solar Works and our brands How Solar panels work and our brands Durable Solar Carports that can supplement rooftop solar, or act as a standalone installation. Discover our range of high-quality battery options for homes and businesses All About Our Tested And Trusted Inverter Products All our systems come with monitoring. Learn about them here Explore our range of proven, reliable commercial products from industry-leading brands Explore our range of rapid EV and PHEV chargers The Future is Obvious Get to know Lightforce Solar and what we do How we support communities and make a difference Discover where we are across the country Bright Minds for an Obvious Future. The Future is Obvious Browse our Resource hub articles and guides. Insights & Innovations in Solar Energy. Resources and answers to common questions. Resources Using & Maintaining your Solar Information on the solar products we use. The Latest Insights & Innovations in Solar Energy. Answers to commonly asked questions. The Future is Obvious Should you wait to put Solar on your roof? Checkout the election 2026 solar policy breakdown here Discover how Home Solar Works Your own energy independence Make a referral and get rewarded. Charge your EV with solar. Finance made easy for your Solar Journey How to earn and spend Airpoints with us Durable Solar Carports that can supplement rooftop solar, or act as a standalone installation. How to power your business and reduce operational costs! Learn how Solar can support your farming operation. Learn how your Horticulture or Agribusiness can get Solar Discover how going Solar has helped our clients. The Future is Obvious Discover how Home Solar Works and our brands How Solar panels work and our brands Durable Solar Carports that can supplement rooftop solar, or act as a standalone installation. Discover our range of high-quality battery options for homes and businesses All About Our Tested And Trusted Inverter Products All our systems come with monitoring. Learn about them here Explore our range of proven, reliable commercial products from industry-leading brands Explore our range of rapid EV and PHEV chargers The Future is Obvious Get to know Lightforce Solar and what we do How we support communities and make a difference Discover where we are across the country Bright Minds for an Obvious Future. The Future is Obvious Browse our Resource hub articles and guides. Insights & Innovations in Solar Energy. Resources and answers to common questions. Resources Using & Maintaining your Solar Information on the solar products we use The Latest Insights & Innovations in Solar Energy. Answers to commonly asked questions. The Future is Obvious As a Solar Electrician, you’ll be a key part of our nationwide installation team, responsible for installing and servicing residential, commercial, and industrial grid-tied solar systems. You’ll work closely with the Hub Manager to ensure each project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and essential to bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses across the country. There will be times where working away from home is required, we keep this to a minimum and rotate teams fairly. Install wiring, switchgear, transformers, panels, and mounting systems for solar power solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sites. Connect and commission inverters, battery systems, charge controllers, and other energy-storage components. Install and maintain photovoltaic (PV) systems and related equipment. Interpret electrical diagrams, technical documentation, and solar specifications. Perform electrical safety testing and ensure all work meets NZ standards and regulations. Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and replace components where needed. Assist with warehouse duties including stocktaking, picking, loading/unloading kits. Provide constructive feedback to Sales and Customer Service to improve customer experience and installation quality. Demonstrate professional, friendly customer service and represent the Lightforce brand with pride. Uphold Lightforce values, support teammates, and celebrate collective wins. Meet performance targets and contribute to ongoing improvement of installation processes. Follow all Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies and procedures. Full driver’s licence. NZ Electrical Registration, or NZ Limited Certificate (EWRB) with commitment toward gaining full registration. Current work visa (if applicable). Strong technical ability and pride in high-quality work. A customer-focused mindset and great communication skills. Willingness to travel and work away from home when required. A positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork. Experience in solar is an advantage — but not essential. We’ll support you to learn and grow in the industry. Be part of one of NZ’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies. Meaningful work that helps people, communities, and the planet. Supportive team culture with great banter and genuine connection. Career growth pathways in an expanding industry with our newly developed Career Progression Framework. A company that values diversity, initiative, and doing things the right way. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Help / Support Centre © 2025 Lightforce Solar – All rights reserved #J-18808-Ljbffr

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