A leading global solar developer faced challenges expanding to New Zealand due to a lack of local HSEQ expertise. Shirley Parsons provided tailored contract staffing services, quickly securing a highly qualified contractor, and successfully helping the client meet their tight project timeline.
A leading global solar developer with nearly 1,000 employees and $2.5 billion in revenue faced a significant challenge when expanding its operations to Christchurch, New Zealand.
While the company had a strong foothold in Australia, it lacked experience navigating the unique Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) contractor market in New Zealand. This gap in local expertise, combined with a tight project timeline for the Kowhai Park Solar Farm—a 170MWdc solar farm near Christchurch Airport—posed a substantial risk of project delays or the potential hiring of underqualified contractors.
To address this challenge, we provided end-to-end contract staffing services tailored to the client’s specific needs in New Zealand. Our services included candidate sourcing, selection, and contractor management, all executed with a strong client-focused approach.
Regional Head of Renewables Ben Evans led the initial consultation, ensuring we fully understood the project’s requirements and constraints. Working closely with Regional Lead of Shirley Parsons ANZ Duncan Cooke, they meticulously managed the candidate submission and onboarding processes, guaranteeing the placement of a highly qualified individual who was a perfect fit for the project’s demands.
Recognizing the urgency of the project, we leveraged our extensive network and industry expertise across Australia and New Zealand to quickly identify a top-tier candidate with relevant experience and readiness to relocate. Our proactive and responsive strategy allowed us to deliver a suitable candidate much faster than traditional recruitment methods would allow.
Our swift and efficient approach enabled the client to secure a highly skilled contractor well within their tight project timeline, avoiding potential delays. The seamless onboarding process ensured the candidate could immediately contribute to the Kowhai Park Solar Farm, helping to keep the project on schedule. This success not only addressed the immediate staffing challenge but also solidified our client’s confidence in our contract staffing services.
As a result of our successful partnership, the client expanded their collaboration with us, engaging our services for additional roles in Taiwan and exploring further projects across the Australia-New Zealand region. This case highlights our ability to deliver fast, effective contract staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients in Australia and New Zealand’s renewable energy sector.
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