Telecom Rigging Specialist – Field Operations

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

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.