Network Infrastructure Specialist / IT Network Surveyor

About Us

We are a crown owned technology company that provides faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kura, with an aim to improve digital learning experiences and educational outcomes for all.

Since 2012 we have grown to support over 2,500 schools, operating one of the largest broadband networks in Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting the connectivity and cybersecurity needs of 900,000+ ākonga and kaiako and accounting for nearly 25% of the country’s daytime business internet traffic.

But we’re so much more than that. We’re building tomorrow, together! We believe in an inclusive approach that fosters collaboration with partners, customers, and each other for mutual success.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Network Infrastructure Specialist to join our dynamic Network Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering key projects by providing technical project administration. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with schools, regional councils, and our engineering team to facilitate ongoing design work, document necessary processes, and coordinate with stakeholders on complex designs.

What you will be doing

• Support the Network Engineering Team in delivering complex network designs.
• Gather and document ICT infrastructure details from various stakeholders.
• Work closely with stakeholders to obtain critical information about network infrastructure, including connectivity and building layouts.
• Assist in creating audit schedules, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and estimates are met.
• Ensure that documentation and processes are adhered to according to company governance standards.
• Collaborate with Network Engineers to mitigate potential project roadblocks.
• Provide timely status updates and ensure projects are formally closed with comprehensive Post Implementation Reviews (PIR) where appropriate.
• Work alongside the Ministry of Education to ensure optimal outcomes for school network designs.
• Travel across New Zealand for school audits and installation quality checks

What you will need to be successful

• 5+ years of local experience in IT / Telecom site audits, particularly in school settings.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling and backbone connectivity.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal managerial oversight.
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD, Jira, Confluence, and Salesforce is highly desirable.
• Relevant health and safety qualification and experience is mandatory.

About you

You’re a driven professional who prides yourself on being reliable and trustworthy. You have a ‘nothing slips through the cracks’ type attitude and you thrive on collaborating with others to get things done with a realistic sense of urgency.

Applications Close

28 November 2025

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