Telecommunications Technician (Hamilton)

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Telecommunications Technician (Hamilton)

Date: 22 Aug 2026
Location: Hamilton, WKO, NZ, 3200
Company: Ventia
Our Wireless and Critical Infrastructure team is seeking an experienced self-driven technician to join our Telecommunications division.

What’s 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. The work will predominantly be within Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas, so we can potentially accommodate people in Hamilton, Rotorua or Tauranga. 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
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, Commissioning
SCADA Systems
Excel & Word

The following would be advantageous:
Electrical Registration
The ability to interpret and work from drawings
RF Feeder and Antenna installation experience

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

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
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please

Position Reference Number: 163820