Communications Technician Invercargill

Ventia; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Essentials Plan

Fitness Passport access

Ventia Learning Academy

Boost app discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a skilled Inside Plant Technician to support critical infrastructure across the power network in New Zealand. You will install, commission, test and maintain communications and power systems that keep essential network operations running.

The role focuses on low-voltage power systems, fibre and copper cabling, and working in controlled environments. A safety-focused, physically fit professional with problem-solving abilities is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with low voltage power plant installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of battery systems and testing procedures.
• Experience with fibre splicing and installation work.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission low-voltage DC power systems, including battery testing and maintenance.
• Deploy and commission transmission systems (OTN, MPLS, SDH, PDH).
• Test and commission inside plant communications equipment.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting across communications and DC power systems.
• Install, splice, and terminate copper and fibre optic cabling.
• Interpret and update technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Tools

Fibre splicing tools

Job description

Ventia is seeking skilled Communication Technicians – Inside Plant to support critical infrastructure across the power network. This role focuses on low voltage power systems and communications equipment within controlled environments.

About The Role

As an Inside Plant Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of communications and power systems that support essential network operations.

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Installation and commissioning of low-voltage DC power systems, including battery testing and maintenance
• Deployment and commissioning of transmission systems (OTN, MPLS, SDH, PDH)
• Testing and commissioning of inside plant communications equipment
• Fault finding and troubleshooting across communications and DC power systems
• Installation, splicing, and termination of copper and fibre optic cabling
• Interpretation and updating of technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics
• Experience in Working at heights will be an advantage
• Electrical registration will be an advantage

About You

You’ll be a technically capable and safety-focused professional with experience in critical infrastructure, power, or telecommunications environments.

Additionally, You’ll Bring

• Experience with low voltage power plant installation and commissioning
• Knowledge of battery systems and testing procedures
• Exposure to protection systems (desirable)
• Hands-on experience with fibre splicing and installation work
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform ladder work
• A collaborative approach and commitment to safety

Why Join Ventia?

At Ventia, we invest in our people and offer a range of benefits:

• Health Essentials Plan with Southern Cross
• Fitness Passport access
• Ongoing learning via our Ventia Learning Academy
• Retail and fuel discounts through the Boost app
• Opportunities to grow within a leading infrastructure services provider

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 167819