Mechanical and electrical

Fire Alarm Technician

Aotea Group

Dunedin, Otago4 days ago
Internship

What the role involves

  • Carrying out maintenance
  • Diagnosing system faults
  • Installing fire alarms

What they ask for

Level 4 Fire Alarm Technician qualification or 4 years of trade experience; NZ driver's licence; New Zealand residency or a current New Zealand work visa

  • 4+ yrs experience
  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

Fire Alarm Technician Wanted

Aotea Fire (NZ) Limited is a highly successful, well-established Fire Protection company and we are seeking Fire Alarm Technicians to join our Fire Alarm division.

This position involves a wide variety of work for our high-profile and loyal clients. As a fire alarm technician, you will be required to perform all facets of the trade. As the role involves a wide variety of work, we are seeking individuals who are adaptable and keen to learn.

The Successful Applicant Will Offer

  • Level 4 Fire Alarm Technician Qualification, or 4 years trade experience. However very serious consideration will be given to candidates with trade experience, and the opportunity will be given to gain the relevant qualifications.
  • NZ Driver's License.
  • Have a dedication to quality workmanship.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Be able to work autonomously and within a team.
  • Ability to self-manage, self-motivated, and be self-sufficient.
  • Must be able to develop strong client relationships.
  • New Zealand Resident or currently hold a New Zealand work visa.

What We Offer Our Committed Employees

  • The opportunity to work within the Aotea Group.
  • Guarente of minimum 40 Hours per week.
  • Competitive remuneration package plus numerous staff benefits
  • Excellent support and training
  • Opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
  • A strong and supportive environment with excellent health, safety & wellbeing systems.
  • Team Social Activities.

The Fire Alarm Technician Will Be Responsible For

  • Efficiently, effectively and safely carry out all planned maintenance, reactive or remedial service work, fault diagnostics and installation works relating to Fire Alarm Systems as requested/ instructed by the Operations Manager, Project Manager or supervisor.
  • Assisting to ensure all installation and maintenance work complies to NZS4512.
  • At all times enthusiastically expedite all works in a professional and tradesman like manner to a level of quality that meets current accepted commercial/ industry standards.
  • Working unsupervised, or as part of a team, to deliver high quality Fire Protection trade service.
  • The Fire Alarm Technician is further responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for self, colleagues, customers, and the general public.
  • This position will require availability for afterhours work and emergency call support on a rotating basis.

If you are a hardworking, conscientious technician with experience, then we want to hear from you. Please only apply if you currently reside in NZ, are an NZ resident, or have a permanent NZ working Visa. This position is based in Dunedin.

APPLY NOW with your CV and cover letter to admin@aoteafire.co.nz

Please Reply Before 30th November 2026 To

Manager

Aotea Fire (NZ) Limited

431 Princes St, Dunedin

Email: admin@aoteafire.co.nz

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