On 8 June 2021, the New Zealand Warriors announced that Pene would be joining them on a two-year contract starting 2022.[7] Pene would appear in 14 matches for the Warriors, also making appearances for Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup competition. He was granted an early release from his contract by the club in October.[8]
Melbourne Storm: 2023–2024
Pene rejoined the Melbourne Storm in October 2022, signing a two-year contract to return to where he made his NRL debut in 2020.[9]
Pene only played eight matches for Melbourne in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished third on the table.[10]
He was released from his contract with Melbourne during the 2024 NRL season to take up an opportunity in the Super League.[11]