Senior Data Technician

We are seeking an experienced Senior
Data Technician to join our team at Advanced Communications (previously known as Cablenet) in Wellington.

If you're a skilled Data Technician, with a passion for telecommunications and data systems and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

In this role, you will play a vital part in installing and maintaining telecommunications and data systems, including cabinet terminations, data infrastructure, and access control systems. Your expertise will ensure that all installations are secure, efficient, and compliant with health and safety standards.

This role is a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Installation of copper and fibre data cabling, cabling pathways, network hardware and data infrastructure including security and CCTV.
• Work across various protocols, including telecommunications, AV, computer networks, CCTV, access control and security systems.
• Accurately read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to understand optimal equipment placement and connections.
• Installation of data cabling and hardware, ensuring all work adheres to ASNZ standards.
• Be available to travel for out-of-town assignments during peak periods or national rollouts as needed.
• Take on additional duties as required, including working outside standard hours when necessary.
• Always ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety protocols.

• Proven experience with cabling for structured cabling, CCTV, and security systems
• Familiarity with ASNZS standards for commercial premise cabling and pathways is highly desirable.
• Solid experience and knowledge in general data systems and telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling solutions, including Certified UTP Cabling and Fibre Optic Cabling.
• Experience with Fluke cable testing and fault resolution
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in managing and completing customer projects efficiently and within deadlines.

If you want to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business which is a respected market leader, you are encouraged to for exciting opportunity.

We offer competitive hourly rate, company vehicle, mobile and a range of great perks and benefits.

Things like on-going training and development, a respectful, highly supportive values led culture and a great range of perks and benefits (including regular team breakfasts, recognition bonuses, discounts at a range of companies, and free home alarm monitoring)

At Advanced Communications, we’re redefining excellence in information and communication technology solutions. With a relentless commitment to delivering nothing but the best, Advanced Communications has been at the forefront of innovation since 1992. Proudly New Zealand owned, we’re now one of the largest ICT infrastructure companies in the country.

We understand the power of connectivity and know how to connect businesses to set them up for the future. A business all about ‘work, done right’. And a huge part of that means doing right by our team, every day in every way.

We value exponential thinking, embrace change and are always pushing boundaries to create a better future for our business, our customers, and our people. Our values of Support, Respect, Pride, Integrity and Progress are at the heart of everything we do. They us to make business decisions and ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging and value.

Find out more about us at

Ready for ‘work, done right’? Apply now.

Advanced group