Broadcast Engineer — Live TV & IP‑Based Systems

Nep-Australia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Parking provided

Job summary

NEP New Zealand is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our Technology Team at the Mt Wellington Outside Broadcast base. You will configure and calibrate broadcast facilities, ensure live production readiness, and troubleshoot issues to keep productions running smoothly.

We value extensive experience in outside broadcast workflows, IP-based systems, and SMPTE ST 2110, with a proactive approach to fault finding and mentoring junior staff. Right to work in NZ required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ applied broadcast engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure broadcast facilities and equipment for live productions.
• Complete system calibration and signal checks prior to production.
• Monitor programme signals and equipment during live productions and rectify technical issues.
• Perform fault finding, preventative maintenance and repairs of broadcast equipment.
• Assist with technical planning, system documentation and testing of new technology.
• Support and provide training to junior technical staff.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

OB workflows

IP-based systems

SMPTE ST 2110

TCP/IP networking

Mentoring juniors

Live troubleshooting

Job description

NEP New Zealand is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our Technology Team at the Mt Wellington Outside Broadcast base. You will configure and calibrate broadcast facilities, ensure live production readiness, and troubleshoot issues to keep productions running smoothly.

We value extensive experience in outside broadcast workflows, IP-based systems, and SMPTE ST 2110, with a proactive approach to fault finding and mentoring junior staff. Right to work in NZ required.