Title:  NIA Solution Engineer

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Solution Engineer your role is to design, build and deliver end-to-end technical solutions that support One NZ’s Network Intelligence and Automation roadmap and Autonomous Network Architecture. You’ll shape scalable, secure and commercially sound solutions from concept through to go-live, translating business and product requirements into practical designs that enable intelligent, data-driven network operations, automation and service innovation.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Design and implement technical solutions supporting the NIA roadmap, platforms and products.
• Translate business, product and technical requirements into detailed solution designs and specifications.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, technology roadmaps and security standards.
• Provide technical leadership throughout implementation, integration and operational readiness.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Architecture and vendors to deliver scalable solutions.
• Design integrations across OSS/BSS platforms, network domains, APIs and automation frameworks.
• Develop reusable automation components, integration patterns and platform standards.
• Identify and manage technical risks, issues and dependencies across delivery.
• Build performance, resilience, security, observability and operability into solution designs.
• Own solutions from inception through to go-live and support successful business outcomes.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• Experience as a Solution Engineer, Technical Lead or Solution Designer in a complex technology environment.
• Proven delivery experience across telecommunications, OSS/BSS, network or automation solutions.
• Strong end-to-end solution design knowledge across platforms, APIs, integrations and data flows.
• Experience with OSS platforms, orchestration, assurance, fulfilment or service operations.
• Understanding of telecommunications architecture and OSS/BSS integration.
• Working knowledge of 4G, 5G and cloud-native network functions.
• Experience with API-led, event-driven and modern digital architectures.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, Kafka, Camunda or TM Forum Open APIs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Experience using automation, scripting or AI tools to improve engineering outcomes.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.
We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

Dean Whittingham #LI-DW1