Telecommunications Technician

Our Wireless and Critical Infrastructure team is seeking an experienced self-driven technician to join our Telecommunications division based in Christchurch and working in the Canterbury region.

WHATS ON OFFER

• Competitive pay excellent benefits including Health Insurance and Fuel Discounts
• Ventia offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
• Opportunities for career advancement

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting new role as you will be working on new and upcoming projects with high-profile clients within the Power and Telecommunications industry. Your main responsibilities will be to install commission test and troubleshoot Transmission communication systems. Flexible working hours and participation on a 24/7 stand-by roster is a requirement for this role a willingness to travel for projects and work away from home occasionally with short notification are requirements for this role.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will need to be physically fit and comfortable working at heights. Experience working on a New Zealand or Australian telco/power network is essential for this role. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will help you to build string working relationships and produce commissioning reports.

Ideally you will have exposure to the following:

• Low Voltage DC Power Plant Installation Commissioning - Battery Testing
• releveant experience in the Telecommunications sector
• IP Experience - Nokia Alcatel Lucent Cisco experience preferable
• Transmission Installation Commissioning - Ethernet SDH PDH
• Outside and Inside Plant Cable installation Testing & Fault Repair
• Protection Signaling Systems
• Data Cabling Data Tray/Raceway Installation
• WiFi & VOIP Installation CommissioningSCADA Systems
• Excel & Word

The following would be advantageous:

• Electrical Registration
• The ability to interpret and work from drawings
• RF Feeder and Antenna installation experience

Please note our recruitment team will be away from the 19th December and back on the 12th of January 2026. We are still receiving applications during this period and will resume the recruitment and selection process on our return.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds including Māori and Pasifika people LGBTTQIA Women Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 165595