Network Engineer

• Help manage one of NZ’s largest networks, supporting 25% of the country’s daytime business internet traffic


• Get hands-on with diverse technologies in a complex, multi-vendor environment.


• 21 Month Fixed Term Contract
  

About Us 

Network for Learning (N4L) is a Crown-owned technology company that provides faster, safer internet for Aotearoa New Zealand’s schools and kura. 

But we’re so much more than that.  

We’re focused on building a better tomorrow through innovation

We use diverse technologies to take a creative approach to delivering meaningful outcomes for schools and kura.

The role: 

As a Network Engineer within our Customer Operations team, you’ll be the bridge between complex tech and great educational outcomes. You will:

• Design and Optimise: Provide consultancy and design for network changes and upgrades to ensure peak performance.


• Problem Solve: Manage incidents and provide technical leadership during major events to get things back to normal faster.


• Empower Others: Translate technical "speak" into simple, actionable advice for school staff and internal teams.


• Hands-on Impact: From firewall proactive monitoring and wireless optimization to visiting school sites when a personal touch is needed, you’ll be deeply involved in the network's health.

About you: 

As a Network Engineer you will enjoy developing relationships with Schools, ICT providers and selected vendors.  You thrive on working collaboratively with the wider Customer and Product teams to escalate issues and risks where required, and you are a natural partner to the wider Customer Operations department. What you will need to be successful:  

• Comprehensive understanding of switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, and ONT.


• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto, and Ruckus networking products.


• At least five years of experience troubleshooting in a customer-facing environment.


• While we value experience, a CCNP, NSE 7, or PCNSE qualification is highly desirable.

Why work for N4L?

We are involved in exciting technology projects across various platforms, systems and services. They’re part of a team that operates one of the largest managed networks in New Zealand, supporting 25% of the country’s daytime business internet traffic

Applications Close:  13 February 2026