Telecommunications Technician

Ventia; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Essentials Plan with Southern 1

Fitness Passport

Learning Academy

Retail and fuel discounts via Boost

Job summary

Ventia is seeking experienced Wireless Technicians / Mobile Riggers to support critical mobile network infrastructure across the Lower North Island. This hands-on field role focuses on tower-based rigging, upgrades, and maintenance of mobile cell sites.

You will work at heights delivering upgrades, installations and fault resolution as part of a skilled team maintaining New Zealand’s telecommunications networks. A safety-first mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecommunications rigging / mobile tower work.
• Confidence working at heights and climbing structures.
• Familiarity with Nokia, Ericsson or Huawei equipment.
• Experience with cranes, rigging systems and mobile plant.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability, basic RF concepts.

Responsibilities

• Climb and rig towers and poles; perform installations and upgrades.
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance on mobile cell sites.
• Assist with new builds and structural upgrades across sites.
• Work safely with cranes and rigging gear; interpret RF diagrams.

Skills

Rigging & climbing

Tower work

Fault-finding

RF concepts

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Cranes & rigging gear

Nokia/ Ericsson/ Huawei equipment familiarity

Job description

Ventia are seeking experienced Wireless Technicians / Mobile Riggers to join our Telecommunications team supporting critical mobile network infrastructure across the Lower North Island. This is a hands-on field role focused on tower-based rigging, upgrades, and maintenance of mobile cell sites.

About The Role

This role will see you working at heights on mobile cell towers, delivering network upgrades, installations, and fault resolution. You’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining and evolving New Zealand’s telecommunications networks.

Key Aspects Of The Role Include

• Climbing and rigging on telco towers and poles
• Installing, upgrading, and maintaining mobile cell tower infrastructure
• Working on telecommunications equipment (Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei)
• Performing connections and installations at height
• Supporting tower upgrades, structural installs, and new builds
• Conducting fault finding and maintenance activities
• Using cranes, rigging gear, and mobile plant equipment safely
• Interpreting basic RF diagrams and technical drawings
• Working collaboratively in a team environment across various sites

This role covers the wider Lower North Island including Wellington, Paraparaumu, Levin, Waikanae, Palmerston North, and Feilding.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong rigging and climbing experience within the telecommunications sector.

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in telecommunications rigging / mobile tower work
• Confidence working at heights and climbing structures
• Familiarity with Nokia, Ericsson, or Huawei equipment
• Experience with cranes, rigging systems, and mobile plant
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilityBasic understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) concepts and diagrams
• Solid mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skills
• A safety‑first mindset and ability to work effectively in a team

Note: Fibre splicing experience is not required for this role.

Why Join Ventia?

• At Ventia, we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career growth:
• Health Essentials Plan with Southern Cross
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and fitness centres
• Ongoing learning and development through our Learning Academy
• Retail and fuel discounts via the Boost app
• Opportunities to grow within a leading infrastructure services provider

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 167630