Contract: Perm Full Time

Where: Wellington, Auckland

We’re all about endless potential…

We’re the team in charge of empowering New Zealand’s digital future. A future few can imagine. It started with the roll-out of our once in a hundred year network. But there’s much more to come as we keep pushing what’s possible, providing unlimited access to an ever-evolving range of innovative products and services. Technology that’ll support, inspire and connect people and businesses for generations.

To that end, we need more curious, collaborative and forward-thinking people. Because while we’re busy improving our national network, we’ll need more of the best to join our truly inclusive workforce, one where you’ll be made to feel you belong, and that everything you do is valued (because you do, and it is).

As for our culture. Our people say it’s one of the best around. We’re proud of that. And with our Chorus Care package benefits behind you too, you’ll have everything you need to seize this opportunity and make it your own.

Work your way.

9-5 not working for you? That’s ok. We encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot!

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for producing designs for New Zealand’s national broadband network.

This role is responsible for asset, capacity and financial management of metro, core and regional optical transmission network. It covers the end to end lifecycle of technology from onboarding technologies, growth and enhancement through to retirement and replacement.

You will lead the development of asset management plans, capital budgets and selection of solutions to meet internal and customer needs. You will ensure success against plans by working closely with Infrastructure and Technology delivery teams. You will facilitate prioritisation and financial reporting through tracking activities and spend.

All of these activities involve working with a diverse range of internal teams, technology suppliers and customers.

What you’ll bring to the table

You will need to work well within and across a technical team with the following responsibilities.

• Knowledge of asset management principles
• Experience in telecommunication industry with focus in Optical Networking
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Solid organisational skills
• Problem solving and analytical approach with attention to detail
• Stakeholder management experience with ability to drive results across diverse groups
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels
• Experience in business planning and business case development
• Supplier management and supply contract management to ensure that there are win-win agreements
• Change management skills and a proven ability to build, develop and implement strategies for improvement

Keen?

If this role is something you’re interested in and you’d like to join a network that matters, apply online today.

But before you do, we’d strongly advise you to visit www.chorus.co.nz and discover more about who we are, what we value, and where we’re headed.

Important legal stuff

Only applicants with Citizenship, Residency or a valid work visa will be considered for this role. To apply, submit your CV and a Cover Letter that outlines your skills and experience as they relate to this role.

Required Skills

Required Experience