Rigger

Kordia; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation up to 5%

Learning and development support

Job summary

Kordia in Wellington is seeking a skilled Rigging Technician to install, maintain and upgrade telecommunications towers and related hardware across New Zealand. This hands-on role requires safety-first practices and strong fault-finding abilities, with opportunities to travel to diverse sites.

You will join a safety‑minded field team, report to the Rigging Team Lead, and contribute to projects across greenfield and brownfield sites while delivering high‑quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• This role requires solid rigging experience with safety‑first practices.
• Experience with telecommunications infrastructure is preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect and repair towers, antenna systems and related equipment.
• Deliver greenfield and brownfield construction, upgrades and maintenance.
• Complete cable installation, fibre termination, grounding and commissioning.
• Test and fault-find equipment, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Perform working‑at‑height activities safely per Kordia procedures.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance with minimal customer disruption.
• Build strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and efficiency across field ops.

Skills

Rigging experience

Safety awareness

Willing to travel NZ

Full clean driver licence

Education

NZQA recognised telecommunications or rigging qualification

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.

For more than 65 years, we've been keeping New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. We operate across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, delivering mission-critical technology spanning cloud, cyber security, broadcasting, maritime communications and critical communications infrastructure. Backed by a team of 450+ experts, we're trusted by some of New Zealand's largest organisations to protect what matters most.

Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role

You’ll work on telecommunications infrastructure that helps keep New Zealand connected. From towers and antenna systems to microwave links and cabling, you’ll deliver installation, maintenance, upgrade and repair work across both greenfield and brownfield sites.

This is a hands‑on field role where safety, technical quality and workmanship matter. You’ll work across planned projects and reactive maintenance, testing and fault finding equipment, resolving technical issues and completing work to engineering and customer requirements. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel throughout New Zealand and work across a variety of telecommunications sites.

Ko tō mahi – What you will do

Reporting to the Rigging Team Lead, you’ll be part of our Wellington Field Operations team, delivering safe, reliable rigging services across Kordia’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities will include:

• Installing, maintaining, inspecting and repairing towers, antenna systems, microwave links, cabling and associated telecommunications equipment
• Delivering greenfield and brownfield construction, upgrades, maintenance and decommissioning to engineering specifications
• Completing cable installation, fibre termination, grounding, labelling and equipment commissioning to required standards
• Testing, diagnosing and fault finding equipment, escalating complex technical issues when required
• Carrying out working‑at‑height activities safely and in line with Kordia procedures and legislative requirements
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance while minimising disruption to customer services
• Building strong working relationships with customers and subcontractors, communicating progress, risks and issues clearly
• Contributing practical ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and consistency across our field operations

Job Description

For more than 65 years, we've been keeping New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. We operate across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, delivering mission-critical technology spanning cloud, cyber security, broadcasting, maritime communications and critical communications infrastructure. Backed by a team of 450+ experts, we're trusted by some of New Zealand's largest organisations to protect what matters most.

Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role

You’ll work on telecommunications infrastructure that helps keep New Zealand connected. From towers and antenna systems to microwave links and cabling, you’ll deliver installation, maintenance, upgrade and repair work across both greenfield and brownfield sites.

This is a hands‑on field role where safety, technical quality and workmanship matter. You’ll work across planned projects and reactive maintenance, testing and fault finding equipment, resolving technical issues and completing work to engineering and customer requirements. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel throughout New Zealand and work across a variety of telecommunications sites.

Ko tō mahi – What you will do

Reporting to the Rigging Team Lead, you’ll be part of our Wellington Field Operations team, delivering safe, reliable rigging services across Kordia’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities will include:

• Installing, maintaining, inspecting and repairing towers, antenna systems, microwave links, cabling and associated telecommunications equipment
• Delivering greenfield and brownfield construction, upgrades, maintenance and decommissioning to engineering specifications
• Completing cable installation, fibre termination, grounding, labelling and equipment commissioning to required standards
• Testing, diagnosing and fault finding equipment, escalating complex technical issues when required
• Carrying out working‑at‑height activities safely and in line with Kordia procedures and legislative requirements
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance while minimising disruption to customer services
• Building strong working relationships with customers and subcontractors, communicating progress, risks and issues clearly
• Contributing practical ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and consistency across our field operations

Nā tōu rourou - What you will bring

We’re looking for someone with solid rigging experience, strong safety awareness and a commitment to getting the technical details right. You'll also bring:

• Around 2+ years’ rigging experience, ideally within telecommunications, broadcasting, technology or a related industry
• Experience installing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure
• Working at Heights and Rescue from Heights certifications
• First Aid certification
• An NZQA recognised telecommunications or rigging qualification is preferred
• Elevated Work Platform certification is desirable
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, with strong fault-finding skills
• A full, clean driver licence and the ability to travel throughout New Zealand and work away from home when required
• The capability to undertake physically demanding work and work safely at heights

Nōu te rourou – Why join us?

This is an opportunity to put your rigging skills to work on telecommunications infrastructure that keeps New Zealand connected. You’ll get variety across installations, upgrades and maintenance, with opportunities to work on different sites throughout New Zealand and continue building your technical capability.
​You’ll also benefit from:

• Matched employer superannuation contributions of up to 5%
• Learning and development support to grow your technical skills and industry knowledge
• Internal career progression pathways
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP services
• Insurance benefits