Telecommunications/IT Technician

Optic Security Group
Optic Security Group

Marketing & Communications, IT

Rotorua, New Zealand

Posted 6+ months ago

Employment type

Full-time, permanent
Start: ASAP


About us

Phocal Communications is a Rotorua-based, family-run technology partner supporting Bay of Plenty businesses with phone systems, IT, security cameras and network cabling, backed by deep local knowledge and decades of hands-on experience (established in 1997).

Why join Phocal?

  • Locals helping locals (Rotorua/Bay of Plenty based)

  • Family-run business with a strong local reputation

  • Great customer support with fast, friendly help

  • Experienced team who explain things clearly

  • Varied work across VoIP, IT, CCTV and data cabling

  • Company car, fuel card, phone (unlimited plan), laptop, tools

  • Training and certification support

The role

This role is primarily focused on VoIP phone systems. You’ll be working with a mix of new installs and ongoing support, helping customers get the most out of their systems.

What you’ll be doing

  • Installing, programming and supporting VoIP phone systems

  • Troubleshooting faults and providing responsive customer support

  • Training customers and handing over completed systems

  • Quoting, scoping and writing proposals

  • Account management and supporting new and existing customers

  • Working with platforms/devices including 3CX, Yeastar, Yealink, Grandstream

Experience in structured cabling/data, CCTV and IT support is appreciated, but not essential.


What we’re looking for

Must-haves

  • Hands-on experience with VoIP solutions and network devices

  • Confidence with SIP, routers, VLANs, PoE switches and cloud PBX

  • Competent with Microsoft Office and general business software

  • Full NZ driver licence

  • Intermediate to senior level capability

Soft skills that matter

  • Confident, friendly and professional with customers

  • Clear communicator who can explain technical issues in plain English

  • Strong problem-solver who stays calm under pressure

  • Quick learner who picks up new systems and processes fast

  • Reliable and well-organised (good job notes, tidy handovers)

  • Team player who can work independently and check in when needed

A real standout (nice-to-have)

  • Strong experience programming, maintaining and troubleshooting VoIP systems

  • Comfortable across a wide range of hardware and platforms

  • Relevant industry certification


Salary

Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.