About Us

Hubands Energy

Hubands Energy is proud to be a locally owned and operated business, serving Northland for over 42 years. As of October 1, 2024, the experienced management team—Natasha Witten (General Manager), David Hodson (Sales Manager), and Kerry Hulleman (Operations Manager)—took ownership from founders Warren and Joanne Huband, bringing a combined 50 years of expertise within the company.

Backed by a skilled team of accredited installers, service technicians, sales professionals, and an efficient administration team, Hubands Energy continues to deliver exceptional customer service and premium energy solutions. Our success has always been driven by our people, our commitment to quality, and the trust of our customers.

Northland’s No. 1 award winning Company

Hubands Energy is proud to be Northland’s No.1 award-winning energy solutions provider. Our commitment to excellence in service, innovation, and quality workmanship has earned us numerous industry awards, recognizing our dedication to delivering the best for our customers. These achievements reflect the hard work of our expert team and our ongoing mission to provide Northland with top-tier heating, cooling, and solar solutions.

Some of our recent accolades include:

  • SEANZ Award Winner – Best Small Business 2015
  • SEANZ Runner up – Best Off Grid Solar System 2021
  • SEANZ Award Winner – Best Community Energy Project 2023
  • SEANZ Runner up – Best Medium-sized Business 2024
  • Winners of the Enphase New Zealand Installer of the Year 2019/2020
  • Winners of the Enphase New Zealand Installer of the Year 2020/2021
  • Winners of the Enphase New Zealand Installer of the Year 2021/2022
  • Winners of the Enphase New Zealand Installer of the Year 2022/2023
  • Winners of the Enphase New Zealand Installer of the Year 2023/2024
  • New Zealand’s first and largest Enphase Platinum Installer
  • Selectronic New Zealand Retailer of the Year 2021 & 2023
  • Panasonic Gold Dealer Regional Award 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019
  • Daikin Super Dealer FY19, FY20, FY21, FY22, FY23
  • Fujitsu North Island Outstanding Sales Award 2023/2024

Showroom

Hubands Energy specializes in energy-efficient solutions from leading brands, offering a range of products tailored to meet your specific energy needs

With Northland’s largest display of heating, cooling, and solar products, our showroom features a wide range of energy solutions to explore, including:

  • On-grid, Hybrid, Off-grid Solar & Battery Systems
  • Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating/Ducted Systems
  • Ventilation Systems
  • Hot Water Heat Pumps
  • Electric Fireplaces
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Swimming Pool Heat Pumps

Hubands Energy in the Community

For over 42 years, Hubands Energy has been proud to support Northland, not just through quality energy solutions but also by giving back to our community. As a locally owned and operated business, we are committed to helping our region thrive by supporting local initiatives, charities, and community projects. Northland is our home, and we’re dedicated to making a positive impact where it matters most.

Some of the clubs and charities we support include:

  • Waipu Bowling Club
  • Whangarei Heads Bowling Club 
  • Waipu Golf Club
  • Sherwood Park Golf Club
  • Maunu Primary School
  • Building Legasea
  • Mt Manaia Bowling Club
  • Ngunguru Golf Club
  • McLead Bay Indoor Bowls Club
  • Hikurangi Rugby Club
  • City Cricket Club
  • Whangarei Heads Primary School
  • Movember Foundation
  • Marist Club (Whangarei) Incorporated
  • Coastguard Northern Region
  • Ngatiwai Trust Board
  • Melbourne Cup Charity Golf Day by Cogan Builders
  • Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade
  • Kaiwaka Can Inc.
  • Tutukaka Tradie Fishing comp

Job Vacancies

Hubands Energy is Northland’s leading heat pump and solar provider. Locally owned and operated for over 42 years, we have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, integrity, and exceptional customer service. Our focus is on core values, team culture, and continuous improvement, investing heavily in training to upskill our staff.

We challenge our team to excel and deliver the best service, holding regular meetings to review jobs, improve operations, and enhance the team experience. Recognizing excellence is key to our culture, with awards given to team members based on positive customer feedback—at the heart of everything we do

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to be part of a company that is making a real difference in the field of energy efficiency. Hubands Energy are a locally owned and operated company passionate about Northland and we have been operating for over 42 years.

The role - Solar Co-ordinator

We are looking for a confident and friendly personality to fill the vital position of Solar Co-ordinator in our company. Experience in the solar or electrical field would be beneficial. Family values are at the forefront of our business, and we truly care about work/life balance, with this position being predominantly Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm. As a business, we strive for superior customer service, and you will be responsible for managing the booking process of Solar & Battery storage systems, from the time of confirmation, right through to installation and invoicing of the final payment.

  • Maintain an excellent level of customer service at all times
  • Management of all installation and repair bookings for solar & battery storage systems, including co-ordinating jobs for the solar team of installers, electricians and inspectors
  • Completing all job and invoicing requirements associated with solar & battery storage systems
  • Completing all necessary paperwork to Northpower and Top Energy, as well as the customers power company for all new solar installations
  • Ensuring delivery of import/export meter through metering companies
  • Checking all customers active solar installations and following up on any systems where error messages are received
  • Any other duties in relation to solar
  • Assisting with answering the main phone line when possible
  • General administration duties as required
What we offer
  • Excellent pay rates
  • Great team culture
  • Company phone
  • Company uniform
  • Ongoing training, courses, and personal development
About you

The ideal candidate will have:

  • NZ Citizenship/NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
  • Experience in the solar or electrical field would be beneficial
  • Superb track record in customer service and administration
  • Super friendly and easy-going, with a good sense of humour
  • A quick learner with excellent attention to detail
  • Be adaptable and able to work autonomously as no two days are the same

 

Hubands Energy is a leader in our field and provides the best training and support for our installers, so if you want to join a team that ‘will’ take your career further then apply now!

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