Network Design & Operations Engineer
About The Role:
As our Network Design & Operations Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, maintaining and continuously improving the active network that connects more than 249,000 homes and businesses across Aotearoa. Reporting to the Network Engineering Manager, you'll work across design, operations and implementation, collaborating with teams throughout the business to deliver reliable, scalable and innovative network solutions.
This is a varied role where you'll combine technical expertise with problem solving, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence the evolution of our network while working alongside a highly skilled engineering team.
Here's what you can expect in your day-to-day:
Design and produce detailed network implementation and operational documentation for new initiatives and network enhancements.
Support the ongoing performance, reliability and capacity of Tuatahi's active network.
Lead technical investigations and provide senior engineering support for complex network issues.
Collaborate with Architecture, Planning, Build and Operations teams to deliver network projects.
Work closely with Retail Service Providers and internal stakeholders to provide technical expertise and customer support.
Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve network performance and operational efficiency.
Ensure network designs meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Mentor team members and contribute to building technical capability across the wider organisation.
Skills and Experience Required:
You'll be an experienced network engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
Ideally you'll bring:
At least five years' experience in network design, preferably within telecommunications.
Strong knowledge of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking principles.
Experience designing carrier or wholesale networks using technologies such as xPON, MPLS, VXLAN-EVPN or similar.
Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including logical and physical network designs.
An understanding of the New Zealand telecommunications environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
At Tuatahi, we invest in your growth. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, apply anyway—there’s plenty of opportunity to develop your career with us!
Why Tuatahi is the Place for You:
At Tuatahi, we’re not only leaders in technology - we’re dedicated to looking after our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive, both at work and at home:
Medical and Life Insurance: Comprehensive cover to protect your health and security.
Utilities Rebate: Support with essential home costs like power and fibre.
Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Bring great people into the team and get rewarded.
Volunteer Day: One paid day each year to give back to your community.
Extra Leave: Two days extra leave per year.
Parental Leave Support: Salary top-ups and support to help you focus on family.
About Us:
As a leader in Aotearoa’s ultrafast broadband revolution, Tuatahi is powering the future of connectivity. Our 6,000 km fibre optic network is the backbone that links households and businesses to the internet, driving digital growth across regions like Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, New Plymouth, and beyond.
We partner with retail service providers and mobile network operators, enabling them to offer a range of services to over 249,000 homes and businesses. As we expand, we’re seeking innovative minds to help us shape a digitally empowered tomorrow. Join us and be part of something truly transformative.
Sounds Like you? Apply Now
If applying through our careers page, you can find the position description here.
If applying through Seek - check out the job ad on our careers page for the link to the position description.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to how we work. When you apply, we’ll invite you to answer two optional questions to help us track progress toward fair and equal opportunities. Your responses are anonymous, voluntary, and have no impact on your application.
Advertising closes: 2 August 2026
- Department
- Network Operations
- Locations
- Hamilton
Hamilton
Perks & Benefits
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Life Insurance💔
All permanent Tuatahi employees are covered for Life Insurance to the value of three times their base salary.
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Health Insurance👨⚕️👩⚕️
Medical Insurance is provided free of charge to all permanent Tuatahi employees through Southern Cross.
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Parental Leave 👶🍼
We offer parental leave benefits to support our Tuatahi families including a top up to Government parental leave payments to 100% of your base salary.
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Extra free stuff for you👍
We have free eye checks every 2 years, fresh fruit in the Kitchen on Tuesdays, workplace support through Vitae and our H&S committee do monthly wellbeing initiatives where you can win prizes!
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Working from home subsidy 👌
We encourage flexibility for everyone and provide a $200 subsidy to help employees set up their home office.
The people are what make this place great!
At Tuatahi we believe that our people are the key to a great culture and lucky for us we have some of the best people around.
