Job Description

Head of Engineering & Product Management

Full Time | Auckland

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to drive innovation, lead high-performing teams, and shape the future of renewable energy in New Zealand? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of engineering, design, and product development at a senior level within a fast-growing organisation in the solar and clean-energy sector.

About the Role

As the Head of Engineering & Product Management, you will lead a talented engineering team, oversee end-to-end technical delivery, and drive product innovation across solar, battery storage, wind generation, and energy-monitoring solutions.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong technical and commercial experience, and is passionate about delivering forward-thinking renewable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team.

• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, development, and performance management.

• Ensure effective workload allocation to meet delivery and quality expectations.

Design & Technical Excellence

• Oversee accurate, high-quality engineering designs across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

• Ensure all engineering outputs meet regulatory, safety, and industry standards.

• Implement and maintain robust quality-control processes.

Project Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end engineering process for solar and battery projects.

• Work closely with sales, operations, and installation teams to achieve performance, cost, and quality targets.

• Provide expert technical support across the organisation.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead innovation across renewable energy technologies including PV systems, battery storage, wind generation and monitoring solutions.

• Oversee product lifecycle management from R&D to commercialisation.

• Identify and integrate new technologies that support competitive advantage and growth.

Supplier & Technology Partner Management

• Build and manage strong supplier and partner relationships.

• Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection processes.

• Drive collaborative product and technology improvements.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all designs and engineering practices comply with NZ and international standards.

• Embed safety, reliability, and compliance into all engineering and product workstreams.

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

• Support commercial teams with technical insights for proposals and bids.

• Align engineering and product development initiatives with company growth strategy.

• Drive cost optimisation and margin improvement through smart engineering.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Leadership

• Champion process improvements across engineering and design functions.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Represent the organisation at industry forums and sector events where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in solar or renewable energy (international experience an advantage).

• 3+ years’ leadership experience, including managing teams and prioritising workloads.

• A Masters degree in Engineering (or Masters in Design with relevant experience).

• Strong experience in product development and supplier management.

• A commercially astute, value-engineering mindset.

• Proven experience across full project lifecycles, feasibility studies, and technical assessments.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

• A solutions-focused, innovative mindset with a passion for clean energy.

Why Apply?

• Lead a national engineering function with significant influence and autonomy.

• Be at the forefront of renewable energy innovation in New Zealand.

• Work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment dedicated to a cleaner, smarter energy future.