Network Engineer (3-Month Contract)

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Auckland is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract. You will support enterprise LAN, WAN and internet environments, handle incidents, changes, upgrades, and performance optimisation with minimal ramp-up time.

The role requires 3+ years in Network Engineering, strong routing/switching/firewall skills, and CCNA certification; cloud exposure is a plus. Excellent communication and a customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Network Engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Solid understanding of LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, and routing protocols.
• Proven troubleshooting and incident management capability.
• Experience working within enterprise operational environments.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• CCNA certification and cloud exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage network incidents, requests, alerts, and change activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Perform software upgrades and support network infrastructure maintenance.
• Monitor network performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ITSM records.
• Work with vendors, carriers, and third-party providers to resolve network issues.
• Support enterprise LAN, WAN, and internet environments.
• Contribute to operational excellence through proactive monitoring and problem resolution.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Firewall

TCP/IP

Incident management

Network monitoring

Education

CCNA certification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join us on an initial 3-month contract engagement. You'll provide operational support across enterprise network environments, working on incidents, changes, upgrades, performance optimisation, and ongoing network maintenance.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly integrate into an existing team, troubleshoot complex networking issues, and confidently manage network operations with minimal ramp-up time.

Manage network incidents, requests, alerts, and change activities.

Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity issues.

Perform software upgrades and support network infrastructure maintenance.

Monitor network performance and recommend improvements.

Maintain accurate technical documentation and ITSM records.

Work with vendors, carriers, and third-party providers to resolve network issues.

Support enterprise LAN, WAN, and internet environments.

Contribute to operational excellence through proactive monitoring and problem resolution.

3+ years' experience in Network Engineering roles.

Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and firewall technologies.

Solid understanding of LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, and routing protocols.

Proven troubleshooting and incident management capability.

Experience working within enterprise operational environments.

Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Cisco certification (CCNA or higher) and cloud exposure will be highly regarded.