Our Company
If you share our desire to make New Zealand's best television and supply outstanding service and support, then we want YOU to join our winning team with NEP New Zealand!
NEP Group is the leading technology partner for content creators worldwide. For 40+ years we have created innovative products and services for Live Production, Virtual Production and Media Processing to enable our clients to make, manage and show the world their content —anywhere, anytime, on any platform. NEP offers a complete set of end-to-end solutions, from content capture to distribution—including a growing portfolio of transformational cloud-based, software-based and virtualized technologies.
At NEP New Zealand our clients range from the leaders in sport, music, film and television including Entain, Sky and TVNZ, to major corporate brands, agencies, and new content owners and creators all around the world.
NEP New Zealand is currently looking for a Broadcast Engineer to be based within our Technology team at our Mt Wellington Outside Broadcast base.
The Position
The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the efficient setup, operational condition, calibration and signal standards of our broadcast facilities and associated equipment assigned to projects.
As a key member of the Technology team, you will help ensure our broadcast facilities and equipment are prepared and operationally ready for production, monitor systems during live broadcasts, and troubleshoot technical issues as required.
Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:
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Prepare and configure broadcast facilities and associated equipment for live productions.
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Complete system calibration and signal checks prior to production.
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Monitor programme signals and equipment during live productions and rectify technical issues.
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Perform fault finding, preventative maintenance and repairs of broadcast equipment.
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Assist with technical planning, system documentation and testing of new technology.
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Support and provide training to junior technical staff.
Required Skills and Attributes
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Minimum 3+ years’ applied broadcast engineering experience.
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Extensive knowledge of outside broadcast workflows, control systems and signal flow.
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Comprehensive knowledge of professional broadcast equipment and systems.
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Proven experience in the configuration and operation of broadcast routers, vision mixers and associated systems.
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Advanced technical fault-finding and problem-solving skills in live broadcast environments.
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Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and IP-based broadcast systems.
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Strong knowledge and practical experience with SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based broadcast workflows.
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Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues under pressure, with minimal impact to live productions.
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Ability to work autonomously and take technical responsibility for assigned productions and facilities.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, production teams and other technical staff.
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Ability to support, mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
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Flexibility to work rostered hours and travel as required.
NEP believes that, first and foremost, the efforts of our people are what contribute to our successes. We offer a range of benefits that assist our team in their professional development and wellbeing, including:
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Salary continuance insurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Parking provided when on shift
If you feel you have the right match of skills for this position, are available to work on a rostered basis across our Monday – Sunday working week, and travel where required, submit your application today!
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of applied broadcast engineering experience
- Extensive knowledge of outside broadcast workflows, control systems, and signal flow
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional broadcast equipment and systems
- Experience configuring and operating broadcast routers, vision mixers, and associated systems
- Advanced technical fault-finding and problem-solving skills in live broadcast environments
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and IP-based broadcast systems
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based broadcast workflows
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues under pressure with minimal impact to live productions
- Ability to work autonomously and take technical responsibility for assigned productions and facilities
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with clients, production teams, and technical staff
- Ability to support, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff
- Flexibility to work rostered hours and travel as required
- Right to live and work in New Zealand
NEP Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NEP Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by NEP Group, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is typically comprehensive—medical, dental, vision—with options like HSA/PPO and company‑paid life/short‑term disability referenced in company materials. Feedback suggests eligibility for U.S. staff can begin quickly and overall healthcare is viewed as solid.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted, with automatic enrollment and a tiered match noted in earlier guides. This indicates structured retirement support alongside the core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and sick time are offered to full‑time staff, with documented accrual tiers in prior U.S. guides. Role pages and benefit overviews regularly reference these leave categories across locations.
NEP Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
NEP Group is the world’s leading media technology partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment and corporate events – and even if you don’t know our name, you’ve seen our work. Our clients range from the leaders in sport, music, film and TV, to major corporate brands, agencies, and new types of content creators. From international award shows to major sporting events to global product launches to world concert tours and festivals, we power thousands of live events and broadcasts each year, reaching millions of fans and viewers around the world. Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage and show the world their content. Come be a part of it!
