diff --git a/hack/verify-govulncheck.sh b/hack/verify-govulncheck.sh
index cf156ab1a25..ee1c2cc5bc8 100755
--- a/hack/verify-govulncheck.sh
+++ b/hack/verify-govulncheck.sh
@@ -25,9 +25,7 @@ source "${KUBE_ROOT}/hack/lib/util.sh"
 kube::util::ensure_clean_working_dir
 
 # This sets up the environment, like GOCACHE, which keeps the worktree cleaner.
-kube::golang::old::setup_env
-# Opt into using go modules
-export GO111MODULE=on
+kube::golang::new::setup_env
 
 go install golang.org/x/vuln/cmd/govulncheck@v1.0.1