Senior Field Engineer

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Join a trusted New Zealand infrastructure provider making a real impact.

At Kordia , we design, build and maintain the critical communications infrastructure that New Zealand depends on.

Are you ready to step into a senior role where your technical skills and experience will help shape the future of critical connectivity in Aotearoa?

Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role

As a Senior Field Engineer at Kordia, you’ll play a key part in the maintenance, installation, and commissioning of cutting-edge broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure for Kordia and our valued clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical expert who thrives on solving complex challenges in a fast-paced field environment. You’ll take ownership of advanced projects from assembling and building systems to maintaining them, while ensuring every site meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting Kordia’s mission to deliver resilient, dependable technology solutions across New Zealand.

Ko tō mahi – What you will do

Reporting to the Field Team Lead, you’ll lead by example as you carry out advanced maintenance, installations, and repairs on a variety of broadcast and telecommunications equipment. You’ll also play a key role developing efficient work systems and ensuring that every project meets Kordia’s high standards for quality, safety, and client service.

Maintaining and repairing equipment owned by Kordia and its clients

Leading advanced assembly, construction, installation, and commissioning of broadcast and telecommunications systems

Providing technical input for costing, quoting, and scoping of projects

Delivering site builds and fit-outs according to engineering drawings and technical plans

Commissioning equipment and validating performance against technical requirements

Diagnosing and resolving complex system issues during and after installation

Supporting other Field Engineers and Trainee / Junior Field Engineers

Building strong, professional relationships with clients and acting as the key customer liaison

Participating in the 24 / 7 on-call roster, responding swiftly to service-affecting issues.

Na tōu rourou - What you will bring

We’re after someone with hands-on field engineering experience in broadcast, telecommunications, digital microwave radio and fibre technology, who enjoys solving problems and getting stuck in.

To succeed, you’ll need :

A tertiary qualification in engineering, electronics, broadcast engineering or telecommunications – or equivalent practical technical experience.

At least 5 years in a field-based technical position.

A Limited Electrical Registration (REST) is preferred.

Demonstrated experience in installations and commissioning of technical systems.

Strong knowledge of system architecture, technical drawings, and compliance standards.

Solid health & safety awareness, preferably with EWP and working-at-heights certifications.

The ability to work independently, think on your feet and manage multiple projects.

Kordia is a leading provider of mission-critical technology solutions across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We work at the cutting edge of connectivity, cyber security, cloud, broadcast and safety of life sectors – supporting clients that keep our communities informed, safe, and thriving.

Our culture and values encourage and reward those that are collaborative, trustworthy, humble, courageous and expert. If these values appeal to you, we can offer you an environment in which you will thrive.

At Kordia, we believe every team member has a role to play in the overall success of the business, whether it is through our working relationships, technology or skills. Our culture and values encourage and reward those that are collaborative, trustworthy, humble, courageous and experts.

We also offer :

• Learning and development budgets for professional development
• Internal career progression pathways
• Hybrid / Flexible working
• A range of retail discounts and benefits
• Enhanced parental leave entitlements
• Group discounted medical insurance
• Matched Employer superannuation contribution up to 5%

Me pehea te tono - How to apply

All applicants be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident or hold a valid work visa to legally work in New Zealand immediately.(Please detail your visa status as part of the application process).

Be willing to undergo police vetting and any other checks relevant to the role.

We appreciate every application, but due to the high volumes received, we will only be contacting candidates who meet the specified criteria and are selected for further consideration.

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