ZEN 
Careers

• Help power change hands in a fast-growth NZ-owned business
• SEANZ 2025 Best Medium Solar Business in NZ - joint winner
• Proven track record in solar design or renewable energy technical engineering
• Self-motivated, results-driven and excited to be part of a growing team

About ZEN

ZEN is a leading solar retailer committed to providing sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions to our customers. At ZEN, we empower Kiwis to harness solar energy creating a sustainable and resilient future for homeowners, businesses, and communities. With a strong focus on technical expertise, project management, and customer satisfaction, we aim to drive the adoption of solar energy here in New Zealand and contribute to a cleaner, greener energy future. Established by kiwi founders over ten years ago as a dedicated solar energy and energy storage business, ZEN currently sells and installs some of the best solar energy products the world has to offer.

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Position Summary

The Commercial Solar Design Engineer will be the in-house technical lead for commercial solar PV systems (primarily retrofit and upgrade projects) within our New Zealand operations.

This role covers full-scope design, site assessment, and hands-on technical support, ensuring accurate integration across AC and DC systems, anti-islanding layouts, cable routing and tray plans, as-built documentation, commissioning oversight, and post-installation troubleshooting.

You’ll bridge office-based design and on-site engineering validation, helping improve accuracy, safety, and constructability of commercial solar PV designs and installations. The role will work closely with internal teams, installers, and external engineers to ensure each system is designed and delivered to the highest technical and compliance standards.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Commercial solar design engineer will be highly results-oriented and responsible for a focused range of tasks, which include:

- Design delivery & performance: Deliver accurate, optimised commercial PV designs and detailed documentation aligned with NZ standards.‍

- Field engineering & validation: Conduct on-site assessments to gather technical and structural data to inform accurate design inputs.

- Commissioning & installation support: Provide engineering support during installation and commissioning, including troubleshooting and field-based design variation management.

- Continuous improvement: Enhance workflows, documentation, and design quality to improve accuracy and reduce rework.

- Technical innovation & advisory: Stay ahead of solar and electrical technology trends and regulatory changes to enhance system performance and reliability while maintaining compliance obligations.‍

- Stakeholder collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure end-to-end design and installation excellence.

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Essential Experience

• Chartered or registered electrical engineer (or on track) in NZ.
• Extensive commercial solar PV design experience (3–5 years), backed by solid electrical engineering expertise.
• Experience leading the design of multiple commercial solar installations (50 kW+), demonstrating strong capability in AC integration, DC design, anti-islanding systems, cable management (tray and conduit), and end-to-end commissioning requirements.
• Site-assessment and field validation experience for solar or electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with design tools (Helioscope,ARKA, Pylon, AutoCAD).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic ability for on-site technical issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiarity with NZ electrical wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000), grid-connection standards, and distributor/lines company distributed generation requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic ability for both design and on-site troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interpret and explain technical content to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to health and safety practices, especially for electrical and roof-access environments.

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What’s On Offer

·       Competitive salary

·       Training opportunities to deepen capabilities

·       A career within the renewable energy space

·       Employee solar discounts

If this role appeals and you have the necessary skills and desire, don't hesitate to forward your application with a covering letter explaining why you are a great fit for this position

Important Note: applicants for this position must have solar sales experience, and NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in New Zealand ready to start imminently.

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• Help power change hands in a fast-growth NZ-owned business
• SEANZ 2025 Best Medium Solar Business in NZ - joint winner
• Proven track record in solar or renewable energy technical sales
• Self-motivated, results-driven and excited to be part of a pioneering team

We're on a mission looking for an amazing technical solar sales representative committed to furthering their career in a high-growth, high-reward environment.

Help us place power back in the hands of kiwi, creating an independent, sustainable and resilient energy future. If you are motivated to work in a fast paced, goal-oriented work environment and keen to earn as much as $180k* per annum, then read on.  

About ZEN

ZEN is a leading solar retailer committed to providing sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions to our customers. At ZEN, we empower Kiwis to harness solar energy creating a sustainable and resilient future for homeowners, businesses, and communities. With a strong focus on technical expertise, project management, and customer satisfaction, we aim to drive the adoption of solar energy here in New Zealand and contribute to a cleaner, greener energy future.

Established by kiwi founders over ten years ago as a dedicated solar energy and energy storage business, ZEN currently sells and installs some of the best solar energy products the world has to offer. We're always open to great sales talent and are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Representatives (TSR) to scale our presence and success in the residential market. To fit with ZEN's culture, you will need to be energetic, focused on achieving sales targets and always delivering top class customer service.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be a passionate and technically astute sales professional with the ability to deliver high value, turn-key solutions to residential customers.

Based in our Parnell office, the successful candidate will work with a broad range of prospective residential customers across New Zealand and help them achieve their desired outcomes, based on their budget and their lifestyle and further grow the profile of the ZEN product range and residential business.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Representative will be highly results-oriented and responsible for a focused range of tasks, which include:

• Consistently achieving individual sales targets and contributing to team goals
• Qualifying warm leads and matching their needs with our capabilities while establishing great customer rapport
• Delivering accurate briefs to solar designers to ensure solar solutions are accurate, effective, and efficient
• Delivering polished and professional sales presentations to residential customers
• Effectively managing your sales pipeline using a CRM / ERP system to ensure maximum success from opportunities
• Following company processes and procedures, ensuring accurate information is gathered at each stage
• Dedicated to closing clients in a timely manner and deft at thinking on feet to remove objections and deliver great conversion results
• Build on-going relationships through professional and timely customer service
• Completion of sales-related tasks and timely provision of information to assist project delivery
• Support and contribute to a positive work culture
• Attend and actively contribute to sales meetings

You will combine your proven sales skills and experience with sound technical knowledge to accelerate growth in the residential business.

Essential Experience

Ideally, you have worked in the residential solar category for several years for a reputable solar retail company- your technical knowledge is substantial. You will have the ability to interpret technical information, solar designs and modelling, and create solutions based on customer needs. Experience within the solar industry is essential.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

·       Proven track record in solar energy technical sales - at least two years and excellent results

·       Strong understanding of solar PV, batteries and energy systems.

·       Minimum of 3 years sales proven experience as a high performer

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Ability to translate technical detail into customer value

·       A team player attitude

·       High capability in utilisation of CRM systems

·       Effective organisation skills and ability to focus and deliver market leading outcomes

·       A desire to be the best and be rewarded for it

·       A high level of personal presentation

·       A full clean driver's licence

·       Excellent referees

What’s On Offer

·       Competitive salary and commission package for a high performer

·       Opportunity to be promoted onto higher-value portfolio pathways and leadership

·       Training opportunities to deepen capabilities

·       A career within the renewable energy space

·       Employee solar discounts

If this role appeals and you have the necessary skills and desire, don't hesitate to forward your application with a covering letter explaining why you are a great fit for this position

Important Note: applicants for this position must have solar sales experience, and NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in New Zealand ready to start imminently.