Civil Fibre Technician

Civil Fibre Technician

Join Civtec – a fast-growing company delivering telecommunications, civil, and utilities services across NZ.

Who we are:
Civtec was established in 2014 and provides civil and utilities infrastructure works across telecommunications, three waters, and energy. Since inception, we have continued to diversify and now have capabilities covering a range of services and technologies servicing the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. We have a dedicated team across New Zealand of operational field force, customer service and business support teams, using the latest technology and high-quality machinery to provide a leading service second to none.

What you will do:

As a Civil Fibre Technician, you will be responsible for fibre installations and remedial work, ensuring everything meets industry and Civtec and Switch standards. You’ll draw on your strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills to carry out fibre splicing, testing, and diagnostics across a range of installation and maintenance scenarios. With excellent communication and a can‑do attitude, you’ll collaborate with clients and teammates to deliver safe, high‑quality work on time and within budget.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Fibre splicing, testing, and fault diagnosis using OTDR and power meters
• Installing internal cables and cross-patching for new clients
  Confident working with 12f, 24f, 144f and 288f fibre
• Working with low DC power and active equipment
• Hauling and blowing fibre, micro duct & ribbonet jointing
• Ability to install cabinets and PEDS
• Experience laying and hauling Mult ducts in open trench and multi duct jointing
• Completing projects safely, on time, and within budget
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in telecommunications
• Knowledge of Central Offices/Exchanges/Data Centres and outside plant
  Experience working in Telecom exchanges - terminate 144f and 288f fibre inside OFDF trays and FIST inside Manholes.
  Knows OTDR testing for cabinet livening and other DFAS jobs as per telecom standards
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Full NZ driver’s license
• Physically fit with a “can-do” attitude
• Bonus: First aid certificate

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, dynamic organisation that values its people
• Health & wellness initiatives (including annual flu vaccines)
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts and purchase benefits

Please note: a drug test and MOJ check is required as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or citizenship.