Fire Alarm Technician
Aotea Group
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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