Data Center Technician - New Zealand - Nelson City - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Nelson; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Nelson City, New Zealand is seeking a seasoned Data Center Technician to install, configure, and maintain server and network infrastructure in our on-site data centers. This full-time role requires hands-on operation, strong fault diagnosis, and documentation discipline.

You will work with engineering and operations teams, participate in capacity planning, and ensure uptime through cabling, power, cooling and security monitoring.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience.
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Experience with on-site server and network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

Skills

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Documentation

On-site support

Collaborative

Education

DC certifications (CDCP/CDCS/CDCE)

CCNA / JNCIA / vendor certs

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack & stack tools

Power distribution knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Nelson City, New Zealand. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

NZ$75,000-100,000/year (NZD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred