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Onga Solar Farm - General Hands, Operators, Team Leaders & More!

10/09/2026
18/09/2026
$28.00 - $35.00
Fixed Term - Full Time
Onga Solar Farm
General Hand,Operator,Team Leader

Join the Onga Solar Farm project - Multiples Roles Available! 
General Hand | Operator | Team Leader | Senior Supervisor + Other supporting roles.

About New Energy
New Energy is New Zealand's leading constructor of high-quality, large-scale renewable energy projects. We partner with like-minded companies to deliver innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solar farm solutions across the country. 

About these Job Opportunities 
We're excited to be gearing up to construct the Onga Solar Farm and are looking for motivated people to join our team. Site due to mobilise in early October with start dates staggered over the month of October. Available roles on this project site are fixed-term (ranging in duration from 5-weeks up to 15-weeks), full time (45hrs per week) and are Monday to Friday with opportunity for Saturday work. 

See Individual Roles below!
Don't have all the skills and experience? Don’t let that hold you back! If you’ve got the right attitude, we want to hear from you.

All candidates must have the right to work in NZ; pre-employment, random, reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing may apply.

For more information, please contact us via email at recruitment@newenergy.nz

Job Description

General Hand (Entry Level) $28 p/h
This role is suited for those stepping into the construction industry who are keen to learn whilst getting their hands dirty!
Duties: 

  • Carry-out manual labour (lifting, digging, assembling, etc.)
  • Assist with material movement and site preparation
  • Operate hand tools 

Skills & Experience:

  • Physical fitness and reliability
  • A great attitude and willingness to learn
  • Minimum of Restricted NZ Class 1 Licence (Full preferred)
  • Site experience or tickets (advantageous but not required) 

Operator $32 p/h  
This role is suited for those with confidence and experience operating machinery in a construction environment. 
Duties: 

  • Safely operate excavators, tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, or similar plant
  • Complete pre-start checks and report any issues
  • Assist with manual labour tasks as needed

You'll bring:

  • Proven machinery experience
  • Physical fitness and reliability
  • A great attitude and willingness to learn
  • Full NZ Class 1 licence (+ Class 2 Full preferred) 
  • Relevant endorsements (WTR, F)

Team Leader $35 p/h
This is a key role on site, leading and working alongside a crew of General Hands and Operators to deliver daily targets safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. 
Duties: 

  • Allocate tasks, motivate your team, and lead by example
  • Monitor quality, safety, and progress
  • Communicate clearly with team members and site management 
  • Operate tools and machinery (as licenced)

Skills & Experience:

  • Leadership experience in construction or civil works
  • Strong communication and a safety-first approach
  • Physical fitness and reliability
  • A great attitude and willingness to learn
  • Full NZ Class 1 Licence (Class 2 and or WTR is advantageous)

Supporting Roles
We may be on the lookout for Security or Cleaning staff - yet to be confirmed! If you're interested in either of these entry-level roles, please indicate this in your application.  

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