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We currrently have a job opportunity for a Network Manager and a Wireless technician doing installs for customers and troubleshooting network issues - details as below. Are you looking for a change?

  • Work for one of New Zealands leading rural ISP's
  • Hands-on practical job with plenty of project variety

Want an exciting and varied role working for a well respected New Zealand rural ISP ? This is a unique opportunity to be part of our Team:

Telecommunications Network Manager - Provisioning Technician - Engineering - Installer

Telecommunications Wireless Technician doing installs for customers and troubleshooting Network issues

 

Telecommunications Network Manager - Provisioning Technician - Engineering - Installer

WIZwireless Limited is an internet service provider company based in Masterton providing rural broadband throughout Wairarapa and parts of Tararua and Hutt.

We are a specialist terrestrial wireless internet company, particularly installing and servicing local radio equipment, and the network infrastructure environments within Wairarapa and up to Akitio in Tararua.

Applicants must be well presented, show initiative and demonstrate a positive attitude and have commitment and enthusiasm to go the extra mile on behalf of our customers, love the outdoors and have a real interest in wireless broadband with good knowledge of the technologies involved to run a wireless network.

This is a key role within our company and therefore requires someone with excellent communication and customer service skills, technical aptitude along with and a problem solving mindset, so you could be who we are looking for.

This job has a mix of desk work including monitoring the network infrastructure, diagnosing and remedying, configuring network and terrestrial wireless radio equipment and being a wireless installer enjoying the outdoors and meeting our customers.

The primary focus of this role is to provide Network and Infrastructure support services for WIZwireless and the various installations for our customers. The main emphasis is on incident and change resolution as well as some project based work such as server builds, local wireless broadband networks and diagnosis.

You will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all areas of the network and need to have proven experience in Linux servers, Network Support including terrestrial wireless, firewall and switching and ability to configure various wireless networking equipment including Trango, Ubiquiti NanoStation and good knowledge of various MikroTik routers.

You will also be working with 3rd party suppliers for various broadband projects to design, build, support and provide maintenance.

Flexible working hours are an essential part of the role as telecommunication is deemed to be an essential service in New Zealand. Therefore, participation in weekend and night stand-by rosters is part of the job requirement.

If you would like to know more about how you can join our small dedicated team, please forward a current CV along with a covering letter via email.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and you need to be prepared to move to the Wairarapa as we need someone who is within a short distance of our network NOC and within 30 minutes of any of our rural radio masts

TASKS INCLUDE:

  • Assist in the development of WIZwireless 2-3 year network plan
  • Contribute to development of standard best practice procedures for system and network maintenance and operations
  • Problem resolution such as taking part in technical recovery for major incidents
  • Configure and install terrestrial wireless radio equipment at the customers and anywhere on the network including cable runs
  • Monitor all network and customer radio equipment, identify any faults quickly and remedy
  • Take customer support calls and provide solutions for them
  • Initial sales inquires, preparing and processing data for customer installs
  • Updating various admin systems including maintaining client database, online technical and network systems
  • Prepare budgets for customer and network upgrades
  • Preparing end of month technical reports for team meetings and/or Directors
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
  • Telecommunication trade certificate or equivalent training certificate that includes a minimum of 3 years on the job experience working on outside installations and specifically house cable maintenance
  • Be familiar with and preferably have experience working on local or similar overseas telecommunications networks
  • Have proven experience in configuring various wireless networking equipment Trango, Ubiquiti NanoStation and good knowledge of various MikroTik routers
  • Have a good head for numbers
  • Be proactive and able to problem solve
  • An eye for detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Have good vision (not colour blind or have difficulty reading small writing in low light conditions)
  • Have a clean Class 1 drivers license
  • Happy to work outdoors and in all weather
  • Not afraid of heights nor small spaces
  • Be a good communicator and must be fluent in verbal and written English
  • Competent in MS Office, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
  • Have an interest in telecommunications networks and related technologies and want to learn and be prepared to learn new technologies
  • Have a good eye for detail and take pride in your work
  • Be practical
  • Have knowledge of online web applications to improve current systems
 
If you require further information, please contact Bridget canning, telephone (06) 370 9210
 
If you have the skills we need and are looking for a new challenge please send your CV and brief outline of your past 3 years study and/or work history by email to bridget@wizbiz.co.nz
 
Applications close on Friday 11 November 2011 with an immediate start straight after the short list of candidates have been interviewed in Masterton with a personal interview.

 

Telecommunications Wireless Technician doing installs for customers and troubleshooting Network issues

WIZwireless Limited is an internet service provider company based in Masterton providing rural broadband throughout Wairarapa and parts of Tararua and Hutt.

We are a specialist terrestrial wireless internet company, particularly installing and servicing local radio equipment, and the network infrastructure environments within Wairarapa and up to Akitio in Tararua. 

WIZwireless Limited is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our technical team.
 
Applicants must be well presented, show initiative and demonstrate a positive attitude and have commitment and enthusiasm to go the extra mile on behalf of our customers
 
If you possess excellent communication and customer service skills, technical aptitude along with and a problem solving mindset, you could be who we are looking for.
 
Whilst experience within the Electrical or Telecommunications industry would be an advantage, preference will be given to a person with a sound work history that shows reliability and willingness to learn new technologies.
 
Flexible working hours are an essential part of the role as telecommunication is deemed to be an essential service in New Zealand. Therefore, participation in weekend and night stand-by rosters is part of the job requirement.
 
If you would like to know more about how you can join our small dedicated team, please forward a current CV along with a covering letter via email.
 
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and be prepared to move to Masterton or nearby.
 
TASKS INCLUDE:
  • Contribute to development of standard best practice procedures for system and network maintenance and operations
  • Problem resolution such as taking part in technical recovery for major incidents
  • Configure and install terrestrial wireless radio equipment at the customers and anywhere on the network including cable runs
  • Monitor all network and customer radio equipment, identify any faults quickly and remedy
  • Take customer support calls and provide solutions for them
  • Initial sales inquires, preparing and processing data for customer installs
  • Updating various admin systems including maintaining client database, online technical and network systems
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
  • Telecommunication trade certificate or equivalent training certificate that includes a minimum of 3 years on the job experience working on outside installations and specifically house cable maintenance
  • Be familiar with and preferably have experience working on local or similar overseas telecommunications networks
  • Have proven experience in configuring various wireless networking equipment Trango, Ubiquiti NanoStation and good knowledge of various MikroTik routers
  • Have a good head for numbers
  • Be proactive and able to problem solve
  • An eye for detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Have good vision (not colour blind or have difficulty reading small writing in low light conditions)
  • Have a clean Class 1 drivers license
  • Happy to work outdoors and in all weather
  • Not afraid of heights nor small spaces
  • Be a good communicator and must be fluent in verbal and written English
  • Competent in MS Office, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
  • Have an interest in telecommunications networks and related technologies and want to learn and be prepared to learn new technologies
  • Have a good eye for detail and take pride in your work
  • Be practical
  • Have knowledge of online web applications to improve current systems 
If you require further information, please contact Chan Jackson, telephone (06) 370 9210
 
If you have the skills we need and are looking for a new challenge please send your CV and brief outline of your past 3 years work history by email to chan@wizbiz.net.nz
 
Applications close on Friday 28 September 2011 with an immediate start straight after the short list of candidates have been interviewed in Masterton

Thank you to everyone who replied to this advertisement. The position has now been filled.

 

Accounts and Office Administration

(Accounting Technician/Workflow Co-ordinator/Office Administrator/Customer Support)

WIZwireless Limited is an internet service provider company based in Masterton providing rural broadband throughout Wairarapa and parts of Tararua and Hutt.

Are you looking for short term contract work or part time work? We seek an intermediate level administration and customer support person to join our small dynamic team on a short term contract. You will be responsible for managing the company's day to day accounts, daily administration of the company and will provide general support to our technical staff, while working with our clients as a part of our team.

The role is primarily accounts and data entry work to cover for a staff member who is away overseas for 6 weeks. There is also the option for this job to develop into a part time role at the end of the short term contract.

TASKS INCLUDE:

  • Reception duties including welcoming clients and providing initial customer support
  • Accounts processing including debtor and creditor invoice processing, processing of debits and credits, bank reconciliation, preparing direct credit payments, reporting and related filing and updating; including all IRD filing requirements
  • Preparing and processing data for staff payrolls
  • Initial sales inquires, preparing and processing data for customer installs
  • Updating various admin systems including maintaining client database, online technical and network systems
  • Managing office, customer and network supplies
  • Preparing end of month financial reports for team meetings and Directors

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

  • At least 3 years in a financial accounting role
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Excellent time management skills along with the ability to multi-task
  • Have proven experience in MoneyWorks (Cognito accounting software) and good knowledge of Cashmanager Rural accounting software (CRS Software Ltd) and IMS Payroll
  • Competent in MS Office, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
  • Be proactive and able to problem solve
  • An eye for detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Some current computer operating system and network knowledge would be an advantage.

You will have experience in the preparation of monthly financial statements and have an understanding of the source documentation required. In addition, you will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and information technology capability. You will have a flair for working with numbers, and your work will be numerically accurate. In addition, you will have a genuine desire to meet our high standards of customer service, to develop and maintain systems to better deliver accurate information. Initiative and flexibility are essential.

You will be able to build effective working relationships at all levels of our organisation, and with our external providers. This is a position for 20 to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm (or 3pm), ie four to five hours per day preferred but negotiable. These hours do include school holidays.

If you require further information, please contact Bridget Canning, telephone (06) 370 9210

If you have the skills we need and are looking for a new challenge please send your CV and brief outline of your past 3 years work history by email to Email:

before 31 March 2011. This short term contract work will be for 10 weeks including a 2 week training time starting mid to late April 2011.

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