Data Center Technician: On-Site Infra Specialist (NZ)

Reboot Monkey; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Gisborne, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work onsite to support mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

This role requires 2+ years in data center or IT infrastructure, strong cabling and server hardware skills, and relevant certifications are preferred. On-site transport required; English communication essential; DCIM and ticketing experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Professional English communication.
• On-site work in Gisborne, NZ; own transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document work with photos and notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.
• Familiar with major colocation providers (preferred).

Skills

Data center experience

Cabling skills

Server hardware

English communication

Education

CDCP/CDCS

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

DCIM

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Cable testers

Label makers

Job description

Reboot Monkey in Gisborne, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work onsite to support mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

This role requires 2+ years in data center or IT infrastructure, strong cabling and server hardware skills, and relevant certifications are preferred. On-site transport required; English communication essential; DCIM and ticketing experience advantageous.