Data & Communications Technician

Aotea Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety culture

Team environment

Training and development

Career progression

Company vehicle

Job summary

Aotea Communications is a specialist department of Aotea Electric Auckland Ltd. We are seeking a Data and Communications Technician to join our team in Auckland.

This hands-on role involves delivering structured cabling solutions, Wi‑Fi installations, fibre splicing, and ongoing service and maintenance of communication systems on diverse projects. You will work independently, take ownership of your work, and contribute to safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery with opportunities to step

Qualifications

• Experience installing structured cabling to plans and standards.
• Ability to carry out testing, commissioning, and basic fault finding.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate job documentation.
• Willingness to support trainees and contribute to team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured cabling solutions.
• Install Wi‑Fi, fibre splicing and testing.
• Service and maintain communication systems.
• Support project delivery from start to finish.
• Work independently and take ownership on site.

Skills

Structured cabling

Testing & commissioning

Documentation

Site safety

Team collaboration

On-site

Train others

On-call

Education

NZ Certificate in Data Cabling (Level 3)

Job description

Aotea Communications is a specialist department of Aotea Electric Auckland Ltd . We are a progressive electrical business delivering data & communications, electrical contracting, servicing, and interior solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong safety standards.

We are seeking an experienced Data and Communications Technician to join our team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering structured cabling solutions, Wi-Fi installations, fibre splicing and testing, as well as the service and maintenance of communication systems. You’ll support project delivery from start to finish across a range of projects and service work.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work independently, take ownership of your work, and contribute to safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery, with opportunities to step up on site.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience installing structured cabling to plans and standards
• Ability to carry out testing, commissioning, and basic fault finding
• Strong attention to detail and accurate job documentation
• A high standard of workmanship and pride in site presentation
• Willingness to support trainees and contribute to team productivity
• Ability to work with Project Managers to keep jobs on track
• Competent knowledge of installation methods, materials, tools and testing
• NZ Certificate in Data Cabling (Level 3) or equivalent practical experience
• Current Site Safe Passport (or ability to obtain)
• Flexibility with working hours when required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Strong safety culture and well‑run projects
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company vehicle provided for candidates with the appropriate experience and level of responsibility

Applicants must have the right to work in NZ and be able to show proof of this.