Energy recruitment

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Hays is your trusted partner for energy recruitment in New Zealand. Our team of specialist energy recruiters understands the complexities of this industry and offers tailored recruitment solutions to meet your unique demands.

Whether you're looking for expertise in renewable energy, generation, transmission and distribution or specialist labour hire, we connect you with in-demand talent to power your business forward.

Partner with a premier energy recruitment agency

Hays provides unmatched reach and industry-specific knowledge to support your hiring needs. Our senior recruitment consultants bring extensive expertise to identify, engage, and secure professionals with the skills and experience your team requires.

Why choose Hays?

With offices nationwide, including Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington, we're the leading energy recruitment agency in the country thanks to:

  • Our proven track record of partnering with companies to secure qualified professionals often results in lasting client relationships and repeat business.
  • Access to an extensive nationwide network of professionals, ensuring the best candidates for your roles.
  • We engage with job seekers early in their search, ensuring top candidates access your latest vacancies ahead of the competition.
  • Management guidance and workforce planning to enhance your recruitment strategies.

Jobs in the energy sector

As the world shifts towards sustainable solutions, the renewable energy sector is becoming increasingly essential and sought after. It plays a pivotal role in addressing modern environmental challenges. This growing demand translates to a surge in quality candidates and job opportunities, ensuring a wealth of talent and positions are available to drive the industry forward.

We recruit for energy roles including but not limited to:

  • Engineering and design
  • Project delivery and controls
  • Operations and maintenance
  • Health and safety
  • Manufacturing

As a leading renewable energy recruitment agency, we specialise in sourcing candidates for various positions. Our extensive database makes it easy for candidates to search for jobs within the industry, including:

  • Mining managers
  • Electrical engineers
  • HSE advisors
  • Grid connection engineers

From entry-level roles to executive search, we recruit for permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.

Hire with Hays

Our recruitment process focuses on understanding your unique business requirements, ensuring a seamless match between candidates and your company culture.

Partner with Hays for individual or mass hiring services. Contact us to discuss your hiring needs.

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