Service Engineer
Support cutting-edge EV tech at Kwetta in Hawke's Bay. A hands-on role with real impact, career growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle
- Support innovative EV charging tech with global reach
- Help shape how field service and support evolves
- Relocate to Hawke's Bay for lifestyle + purpose-driven work
At Sprout, we get to work with some of the most exciting purpose-led companies in Aotearoa and Kwetta is one of them. Based in Hawke’s Bay, they’re building industry-defining EV charging technology that’s helping unlock the potential of power grids and accelerate electrification.
We’re helping them find their next Service Engineer, someone who’s hands-on, tech-savvy, and ready to grow with a fast-moving company doing work that matters. You’ll be joining at a key point in their growth, with the chance to shape the role and help build global service capability from the ground up.
If you’re currently based in a major centre (Auckland, Wellington, etc.) and dreaming of a more balanced lifestyle without compromising on career impact- this might be the move you’ve been looking for.
What you’ll be doing
Why this role is different
�� Ready to be part of something bold?
Apply now, or reach out to Liam at liam@sproutpeople.co to learn more.
We’re helping them find their next Service Engineer, someone who’s hands-on, tech-savvy, and ready to grow with a fast-moving company doing work that matters. You’ll be joining at a key point in their growth, with the chance to shape the role and help build global service capability from the ground up.
If you’re currently based in a major centre (Auckland, Wellington, etc.) and dreaming of a more balanced lifestyle without compromising on career impact- this might be the move you’ve been looking for.
What you’ll be doing
- Commissioning and servicing high-powered EV charging systems
- Troubleshooting and solving real-time issues in the field
- Supporting training and technical documentation
- Collaborating with engineering and production teams to refine products
- Being the face of Kwetta, from customer sites to partner training
- Participating in an on-call support roster (1 week every few weeks)
- Registered Electrician (EWRB)
- Strong Level 2 technical support skills (Excel, system diagnostics, ticketing platforms)
- Excellent communicator across phone/email with solid attention to detail
- Experience with power electronics, automation, or industrial systems
- Tech-savvy and eager to develop both hands-on and systems capabilities
- Bonus points: CAD, PLCs, switchboards or international servicing experience
- Trade the traffic for surf, sunshine and cycle trails
- Great schools, great people, and lower living costs
- Real lifestyle balance with global-impact work
- Be part of a region leading the charge in sustainable tech
Why this role is different
- A chance to shape the future You’ll be working on something that matters, from the ground up.
- You won’t just do tasks – you’ll influence systems Your feedback directly informs engineering and customer experience.
- Room to grow Kwetta values learning and development, and there’s clear room to stretch.
- Global ambition, grounded in NZ lifestyle Work that has international reach, without giving up local balance.
- Low-ego, mission-led culture Everyone’s in it for the right reasons.
- Competitive salary + tools + Southern Cross health cover
- Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) a chance to own a piece of what you’re building
- Autonomy and trust to do your best work
- A genuinely supportive culture
- The opportunity to shape and lead how tech-enabled service evolves as Kwetta grows internationally
�� Ready to be part of something bold?
Apply now, or reach out to Liam at liam@sproutpeople.co to learn more.