Network Engineer - Christchurch - 61681 - Spark

General information

Location

Christchurch

Expertise

Infrastructure, Networks, Technology

Job Level

Experienced

Employment Type

Permanent full-time

Close Date

29-Aug-2025

Ref #

61681

Description & Requirements

Spark NZ

As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark's purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. We provide mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.

We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day, so we operate using Agile ways of working to allow us to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers. Agile replaces the traditional hierarchical organisational structure to produce a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams who are empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities, and all of New Zealand.

About the Role:

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Network Engineer to join our advanced Wi-Fi solutions team within the Technology Services and Customer Tribe.

As one of New Zealand's largest employers, Spark is an innovative and dynamic organisation, life is never dull, there is always something new and exciting around the corner!

Reporting to the Chapter Lead – Security Infrastructure & Design, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a high performing team of Engineers and in partnership with internal teams to ensure that our customers systems are operating smoothly and that we are contributing to key projects.

To be successful, you will bring your highly analytical and problem-solving capabilities coupled with your strong customer focus to provide quality outcomes.

What will set you apart:

You are naturally inquisitive and have a thirst for knowledge and eager to improve on processes.
Strong Technical skills and the ability to plan your time and manage your workstreams.
Are comfortable working other teams both within our business and within our customers organization.
Experience in collaborating with companies like Aruba, Cisco and Ruckus would be beneficial.
Ensuring that business processes and documentation reviewed and kept up to date.

WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR

To provide chargeable Wi-Fi network engineering services to clients in the implementation of Wi-Fi Services
To proactively monitor client environments and identify any issues that could arise if not addressed.
To respond and resolve to incidents raised by our clients and internal teams via our service desk.
To work on site and remotely to deliver outcomes to our clients.
Provide Project support (through the planning and execution stages) and collaborate with internal teams.

WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

Knowledge and experience deploying and supporting enterprise wireless environments specifically Aruba and Cisco technologies.
Current and Relevant qualification in related field. ACMP, ACSP, CCNP and CCIE
Experience using Cisco ISE and DNA Centre in an Enterprise Environment would be advantageous.
Experience with Aruba Airwave, Mobility Orchestrator and ClearPass Policy Manager would be advantageous.
Experience in a network operations environment gained in a telco, service provider, or major enterprise environment.
A minimum of 5 years in the IT Network Infrastructure field, focusing on operations.
A minimum of 2 years' experience with Cisco and Aruba WIFI technologies, routing and switching.
Demonstrate experience in network operations, automated deployments, fault identification, network reporting, and updating network documentation.

Spark aims to be the place where the smartest, most digitally savvy talent wants to work, in an inclusive, diverse workplace. We nurture great teams, led by the best leaders at the top of their game, by enabling our people the freedom and scope to do their best work, and by offering opportunities to develop their talent.

Join us and play a pivotal role as you contribute to our growth in an environment where our customers are our focus, and the pace of change is swift.

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai

At Spark, we are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be "how things are done at Spark", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.

Sustainability: Toitū

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.

Benefits: Awhina

Our people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Spark, we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:

Wellbeing - Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.

Hybrid ways of working - for most teams at Spark this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.

Leave - in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, enhanced parental leave support and study leave.

Spark Credit – we provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit to use on any of our amazing products.

Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into our share scheme.

Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across Spark.

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).

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