Service Technician

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Service Technician to join our team based in Greymouth - supporting the delivery, maintenance and restoration of critical telecommunications services.

This is a hands on field role where you'll undertake a mix of connects, fault response, sky installations and servicing, taking ownership of allocated sites and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll work closely with Field Managers, engineers, customers and other technicians while building strong relationships and delivering excellent service outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Installing, commissioning, servicing and repairing telecommunications equipment and services.

• • Responding to customer faults and restoration activities within contractual response times.

• • Undertaking Sky installation and service work.

• • Managing allocated sites, ensuring quality, compliance and safe work practices are maintained.

• • Completing required documentation, records and reporting accurately and on time.

• • Building positive customer relationships and identifying opportunities for additional chargeable works where appropriate.

• • Participating in an on-call and callout roster as required.

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• This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, working independently and

taking ownership of their work while being supported by a leading infrastructure business.

Ngā pūkenga matua | What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical, customer-focused technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and puts safety first.

You'll bring:

• • NZQA Level 3 Telecommunications qualification or equivalent industry experience.

• • Experience in telecommunications service delivery, maintenance and fault finding.

• • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

• • Experience working independently in the field and managing your own workload.

• • A commitment to Zero Harm and safe work practices.

• • Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

• • The ability to work collaboratively with customers, technicians and operational teams.

• • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• • A full New Zealand Driver Licence.

• • Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and after-hours fault response.

• Experience across customer connections, broadband services, fault restoration, Sky services or wider telecommunications networks will be highly regarded.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What We Offer

At Downer, our people are the key to our success. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:

• Career Development: Ongoing training, technical development and opportunities to grow your career.

Stability: Long-term employment with a leading trans-Tasman infrastructure business.

Wellbeing: A strong Zero Harm culture, free confidential counselling, Marram healthcare benefits and holiday home access.

Rewards: Competitive remuneration, callout and overtime opportunities where applicable.

Community: Access to employee-led networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga.

Perks: Discounts through Perks@Downer across retail, travel, health and lifestyle providers.

Lifestyle: The opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions while supporting essential community infrastructure.

Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.

We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Working across some of New Zealand's most important infrastructure networks, our people help deliver the services communities rely on every day.

We are an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click APPLY to submit your application online.
Email applications will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check.