Rail Telecommunications Technician — RF & Network Systems

Kiwi Rail; Auckland; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel on Scenic trains and

Discounted Interislander travel

Discounted Southern Cross health insur

NZ Rail Staff Welfare benefits

PPE and training provided

Job summary

KiwiRail’s Auckland-based Telecommunications Technician role focuses on maintaining, installing, testing, and repairing radio RF systems, fibre and copper networks, and transmission equipment. The successful candidate will join our Network Services team to ensure safe, reliable communications across New Zealand’s rail network.

Role requires RF experience, a current Class 1 driver licence, and EAS registration, with a Monday–Friday roster and after-hours callout readiness.

Qualifications

• NCT Level 4 Certification (or equivalent) and EAS Registration.
• A current, clean Class 1 Driver Licence and First Aid Certificate.
• Proven experience working with RF technologies, radio communication systems, telecommunications networks, and transmission infrastructure.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills across telecommunications systems.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence using digital systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Monday to Friday roster with flexibility for afternoon shifts, additional hours, outdoors, travel, and after-hours callouts.
• Commitment to Health & Safety best practice and strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining telecommunications equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults across communication and network systems.
• Supporting installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Completing maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Participating in emergency callouts and after-hours support when required.
• Ensuring all work meets KiwiRail's engineering, operational, and safety standards.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture through proactive risk management.
• Working with critical rail infrastructure to develop technical expertise.

Skills

RF experience

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Digital systems

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Health & Safety

Education

NCT Level 4 Certification

EAS Registration

First Aid Certificate

Job description

KiwiRail’s Auckland-based Telecommunications Technician role focuses on maintaining, installing, testing, and repairing radio RF systems, fibre and copper networks, and transmission equipment. The successful candidate will join our Network Services team to ensure safe, reliable communications across New Zealand’s rail network.

Role requires RF experience, a current Class 1 driver licence, and EAS registration, with a Monday–Friday roster and after-hours callout readiness.