Carries out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimisation and performance monitoring of networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation equipment.

Installs, maintains and diagnoses malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic communication systems; configures and integrates networks and technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems; develops and records logs of the details, locations and statuses of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintains the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards; provides technical advice and information, and monitors the performance of complex networks and equipment; plans the development of customer access network infrastructure; liaise with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitors contractual obligations and performance delivery; provides ongoing support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of network performance malfunctions, defects and faults.

Works predominantly indoors but may also work outdoors, including in confined spaces. Works in all weather conditions when outdoors and for significant periods of time. Will wear appropriate protective clothing and footwear and will be aware of electrical hazards.

• The physical demand is light to medium. Lifting, pulling, and carrying are unlikely to exceed a medium physical demand level.
• Standing and walking is constantly required. Sitting is frequently required.
• Stretching and reaching across is likely to be frequent. Employees may also need to climb. Bending, squatting, and crouching or kneeling, and twisting of the body or neck will be occasionally required.
• Driving of vehicles is likely to be frequent when driving to worksites. Repetitive movements are likely to be frequent, and relate to use of hand tools, and occasional use of computers for data entry and reporting.
• Use of hand tools/hand-held objects and power tools will include a variety of testing and computer equipment. Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, mathematical, computing and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.