About the role
If you have high emotional intelligence, believe in lifelong learning, love to collaborate with people and have a passion for assisting customers with technical support and servicing, especially in the electrical / electronic and / or refrigeration industry. If you are also open minded, well organised and love hands on type of work then we would love to hear from you.
Independent Power (NZ) Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Service Technician to join our team in Rosedale, Auckland from January 2027. Responsibilities for this position will include coordinating and managing service, warranty, and technical support for the products we sell as well as assisting in other roles when needed.
In this dynamic role, you will provide technical support, component-level troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning services for a wide range of renewable energy equipment. You will work both in our workshop and occasionally on-site, ensuring our high standards of system reliability and customer satisfaction are maintained. Also in this role you will be assisting with Warehouse duties when needed.
Key responsibilities
Undertake electrical and electronic fault finding, testing, and repair work across power electronics, inverters, solar components, and battery systems.
Assist with the programming, configuration, and pre-commissioning of complex renewable energy configurations.
Provide high-quality technical assistance and documentation to our network of dealers, installers, and commercial clients.
Maintain strict adherence to New Zealand health, safety, and electrical standards.
Assess, troubleshoot, programming and repair of products sold by the company, while adhering to any manufacturers / Authorised Service Centre procedures.
Provide technical support to customers and team members.
When required manage service contractors.
Manage warranty related jobs.
Keep updated with electrical standards and regulations and attend any required technical and product training to keep skills and qualifications current.
Being responsible for the assembly, programming and testing of any pre-wired power systems provided by the company.
About you
Registered as an Electrical Service Technician (EST) or Electrician with a current EWRB Practicing License.
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Certificate, as a minimum requirement.
Forklift Licence.
Proven hands-on experience in electrical/electronic diagnostics, component repairs, or power electronics.
Background knowledge in solar PV, inverters, or battery storage systems is highly advantageous.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and accurate documentation.
A collaborative, team-focused mindset with excellent communication skills to support clients and internal teams.
A clean, valid New Zealand driver's license.
Have the right to work in New Zealand.
About us
Independent Power was established over 40 years ago and is considered one of the pioneers in the renewable energy market in New Zealand. The company is predominantly active in the solar PV wholesale market, providing equipment for renewable power systems nationwide and beyond (mainly the Pacific Islands). We supply solutions across a wide range of applications—from grid-tie, off-grid solar and battery systems, through commercial solar projects and BESS, to MW-scale solar farms. Our core product areas include solar PV, PCE, batteries, solar mounting, micro wind turbines, micro hydro and solar water pumps. We also manufacture specialised products for specific customer requirements and supply the supporting balance-of-system components needed to deliver complete, reliable solutions.
Benefits
A competitive salary packages based on your skills and experience.
The chance to work with industry-leading, innovative renewable energy global brands.
A supportive, family friendly team environment in a stable, long-standing company.
Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities in the fast-evolving clean energy sector.