Service Engineer / Industrial Electrician
Napier based role suited for a Industrial Electrician or Service Engineer with experience in power electronics, fault-finding & commissioning.
- Relocate to Hawke's Bay for lifestyle + purpose-driven work
- Be hands-on with advanced charging systems that are helping shape the future of
- Purpose-driven startup with real momentum, offering you career growth, ownership
Kwetta, a homegrown innovator building world-leading EV charging systems that help accelerate global decarbonisation are looking for a registered Industrial Electrician or Service Engineer to join their growing service team in a hands-on role that combines fieldwork, problem-solving, and global reach.
You’ll support some of the most advanced EV charging tech in the world.
Why this role matters
Kwetta’s technology is redefining how we charge electric vehicles and balance power grids. As a Service Engineer, you’ll make sure their chargers are running at peak performance, respond to service calls, and help troubleshoot and commission systems both locally and internationally. You’ll work closely with the R&D and service teams, and be a trusted technical contact for installers, customers, and field service partners.
This is a great opportunity for someone based in Hawke’s Bay who wants the challenge of cutting-edge tech and be a part of a fest growing NZ start-up!
What you’ll be doing
- Commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting EV charging systems onsite and remotely
- Responding to service callouts, including after-hours (on a rotating roster)
- Supporting 3rd-party service providers with training and technical expertise
- Monitoring system performance and proactively solving issues
- Working with R&D on data insights and product improvement
- Completing clear service documentation, H&S compliance and CRM reporting
- Traveling as needed to customer sites across NZ, Australia and Europe
- EWRB registration and an industrial or manufacturing background
- Strong experience in power electronics, fault-finding, and high-level technical support
- Confidence with commissioning and servicing electrical equipment
- Good computer and communication skills — MS Office, CRM/ticketing systems
- The ability to lift 27kg modules and work on-call as part of a rotating team
- A full NZ driver’s licence
- (Bonus) Experience in switchboard building, international work, or electrical assembly
- Competitive salary ($90-120K + ESOP + Relocation
- Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family
- Opportunities to travel and support global projects
- A genuinely supportive team culture
- Real impact in a mission-led company helping decarbonise transport
Apply now, or reach out to Tom at tom@sproutpeople.co or 02108803866 to learn more.