Vector Fibre: Connecting Auckland's most critical networks.
Life at Vector Fibre means building and running the infrastructure that businesses, data centres, and wholesale partners can't afford to be without.
We're a business-only fibre network operator, backed by Vector Limited — New Zealand's largest energy infrastructure company. That backing gives us the scale and stability of a major NZX-listed organisation, while our team stays focused and specialised on one thing: always-on, mission-critical connectivity across Auckland.
As part of our team, you'll work on optical transport and DWDM systems carrying traffic for enterprise, data centre, and RSP customers who depend on our network daily. You'll help shape how we grow that network — evaluating new technologies, designing for resilience, and solving problems at a scale few fibre networks in New Zealand operate at.
And while we build Auckland's most connected network, we prioritise yours too. Enjoy a comprehensive salary and benefits package, hybrid working and flexibility with hours, and be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and career growth.
Culture that powers progress
Hear from our people on what they enjoy most about Vector, why they joined and why they stay.
The role
As Network Architect, OTN, you'll take ownership of the architecture, roadmap and growth of Vector Fibre's Optical Transport Network (OTN), which underpins high-capacity connectivity for data centres, critical infrastructure providers, cable landing stations and telecommunications networks. You'll lead the design of future network capabilities, plan capacity and expansion initiatives, and provide the technical direction that ensures our network remains resilient, scalable and ready for growth.
This is a rare opportunity to join Vector Fibre at an exciting point in its journey. Following a strategic review, the business is investing in growth, expanding its presence in the data centre market and building new network capabilities to support future demand. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence the architecture that enables that growth, own a critical network platform and help shape its future direction.
Working closely with engineering, sales and customer teams, you'll act as our subject matter expert for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and optical transport technologies. From developing network designs and guiding implementation projects through to supporting customer solution discussions and evaluating emerging technologies, you'll play a key role in both the technical and commercial success of the business.
Who are we looking for?
- An experienced network architect or senior optical transport specialist with proven expertise designing, deploying or operating DWDM and OTN within a carrier, telecommunications, ISP or vendor environment
- Deep technical knowledge of optical transport technologies, including DWDM line systems, ROADMs, coherent optics, high-capacity transport networks and network capacity planning
- A technically credible subject matter expert who enjoys taking ownership, making architecture decisions and working collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver outcomes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions for customers, sales teams and non-technical audiences
- Relevant industry experience and qualifications, along with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and helping shape the future of a growing network platform.
Why Vector?
We know that great energy starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best:
- Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package
- Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, own your own development plan and drive your learning and growth
- Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies, like X The Moonshot Factory
- We value diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
- Build a legacy doing work that matters – we’re keeping the lights on across Auckland, and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.
Apply now!
Applications close by Sunday 30 August 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!
Additional InformationWe know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.
Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.
Skills Required
- Proven expertise designing, deploying or operating DWDM and OTN within a carrier, telecommunications, ISP or vendor environment
- Deep technical knowledge of DWDM line systems, ROADMs, coherent optics, high-capacity transport networks and network capacity planning
- Experience owning architecture, roadmap and growth of optical transport networks
- Ability to develop network designs, guide implementation projects and evaluate emerging technologies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for customers and non-technical audiences
- Experience working closely with engineering, sales and customer teams
- Relevant industry experience and qualifications
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement
What We Do
We are New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks which span the Auckland region. But we don’t stop here - our reach extends to Australia and the Pacific Islands, shaping a new energy future for our customers, through innovative digital and engineering solutions, metering services, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle (EV) networks, high speed internet fibre, air and water purification to name a few. We haven’t been afraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders of the transformation of the energy sector, we know the ‘same old’ just won’t cut it. We have the confidence to forge new solutions and for our people to work differently, to think differently. We have collaborated with global technology companies and thought leaders who share our view that innovation and digitalisation are key to meeting the future needs of energy systems and fast-evolving customer demands. As governments, businesses and consumers urgently take action to decarbonise, at Vector we are clear on our vision – creating a new energy future. Because we live in a world that is changing fast, we must continue to identify and develop better options that will provide value, choice and service for our customers throughout New Zealand and beyond, so the environment and communities we love continue to thrive. To do this, Vector has a vision of creating a new energy future, which will help to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions for customers.
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