Telecommunications Technician

Job Details:

Employer: MNM Communication Limited

Location: Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty (with travel to client sites as required)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week (generally 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday; occasional weekend/on-call work may be required)

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

About the role

MNM Communication Limited is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Technician to support installation, commissioning, servicing, and fault diagnosis of telecommunications and data network systems across residential and commercial sites. This is a hands-on technical role requiring good problem-solving ability, safe work practices, and strong customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and maintain telecommunications cabling and equipment (copper/fibre/data as applicable).

• Diagnose and repair faults on telecom and network systems, using appropriate test equipment and tools.

• Read and interpret plans, schematics and job specifications; complete work to required standards.

• Configure and support network/telecom equipment (e.g., routers, switches, modems, termination hardware) where required.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and site rules, complete hazard checks and documentation.

• Maintain accurate job records, service reports, and materials usage notes.

• Communicate professionally with customers and team members and provide basic user guidance when needed.

Skills and experience required

• Either a NZ Level 4 qualification (or higher) OR at least 2 years’ relevant industry experience as a telecommunications/data technician.

• Practical experience in fault finding, installations, testing, and maintenance.

• Understanding of safe work practices and ability to work on ladders/ceilings/roofs where required (role dependent).

• Full New Zealand driver licence OR overseas equivalent license preferred (or ability to travel reliably to job sites).

• Good written and spoken communication skills; reliable and punctual.

What we offer

• Stable, full-time permanent role with ongoing work.

• Supportive team environment and opportunities to upskill (where applicable).

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and availability to: Email: manpreetnz.singh@gmail.com