Network Engineer

Have you got a strong customer focused work ethic? Are you familiar with cabling standards, patching of desktop devices and wireless access points? Do you have experience in the support of a medium to large scale service provider environment? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Network Engineer to join the Network team in Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a fixed-term, full-time contract until 18 December 2026. Ō pūmanawa - About you We are looking for a candidate with experience in the support of a medium to large scale service provider environment supporting 20,000+ network attached devices and 24/7 service availability. The ideal candidate should have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge while at the same time understand the bigger picture with a strong customer focused work ethic. We’re looking for someone who has: Strong background in the support and troubleshooting medium to large Cisco routed and switched networks including wireless technologies and SDA. Even though you are technical well versed in multiple fields, you like to keep on learning and expanding your technical knowledge. You are a team player and like to share knowledge. Experience with network hardware installations, well familiar with cabling standards, patching of desktop devices and wireless access points. Experience with Agile Methodology. In return, we offer: A fast-paced environment with plenty of variety. The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the technologies we deploy in order to always provide a world class service to our customers. The opportunity to grow in experience and knowledge while working on the latest technologies. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close Date for Vacancy: 31 July 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Mike Jonker (mike.jonker@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

• The ideal candidate should have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge while at the same time understand the bigger picture with a strong customer focused work ethic.

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