Data Center Technician - NZ - Taupo District - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for contract work in Taupo District, NZ. This on-site role supports mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities, delivering reliable hands-on services to keep systems running.

You will perform hardware installations, decommissions, migrations, cabling, server racking, and patching, while documenting work with photos and notes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Professional communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred.
• Data center certifications (CDCP/CDCS) and network certs (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Cabling skills

Server hardware

English communication

On-site work

Tools

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Taupo District, NZ. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis
• Flexible scheduling available
• Project-based or ongoing support
• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment