Radio Spectrum Investigator

New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Radio Spectrum Investigator to conduct compliance audits and investigations in radiocommunications. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a permanent role based in Hamilton or Christchurch, offering a competitive salary range of $85,537 - $101,911.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance in radiocommunications equipment.
• Investigate radio interference to safety of life and services.
• Enforce compliance with the Radiocommunications Act and Regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of broadcasting, telecommunications

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Can-do attitude

Education

Tertiary qualification in electronics or engineering

Job description

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Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a rapidly developing field that is critical to New Zealand's economic development
• Manage your own work and schedule
• Opportunity to travel and work with a range of people
• Adaptable and thrives in fast-paced ever-changing environments
• Is solutions focused rather than problem focused
• You’ll be supported to grow and develop
• Permanent role based in either Hamilton or Christchurch
• Salary range: $85,537-$101,911

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is responsible for the allocation, regulation and compliance monitoring of radio spectrum use within New Zealand.

This covers many services, including but not limited to, TV, AM/FM radio broadcasting, cellular mobile, satellite earth stations, trunked land mobile, maritime, aeronautical and short-range devices.

This is a permanent position based in either Hamilton or Christchurch.

We’re currently looking for someone to join us as a Radio Spectrum Investigator in the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) team.

In this role you will be responsible for conducting audits to ensure compliance in radiocommunications equipment and products, carrying out investigations into radio interference to safety of life, commercial and broadcast services and enforcing compliance with the Radiocommunications Act and Regulations.

Skills and Experience Required

• In addition to a tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience), preferably in electronics, engineering or a related technical discipline you will have:
• Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships
• Knowledge of broadcasting, telecommunications, power reticulation systems and radiocommunication systems
• Good analytical thinking ability and strong problem-solving ability
• A can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
• Capable of developing alternative solutions to achieving desired outcomes.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Māia– Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Applications close on Tuesday 21 October 2025