Presales & R&D Technical Engineer – Smart Home, CCTV & AV Solutions

UnicomNZ

About UnicomNZ

UnicomNZ is a 100% New Zealand-owned ICT and building technology company delivering nationwide services across telecommunications, IT, cloud, intelligent building automation, and security solutions. We serve thousands of business clients and are now expanding into smart home automation and next-generation connected living experiences.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and hands-on Presales & R&D Technical Engineer to lead research and project development in smart home automation, CCTV platforms, video conferencing, and AV system integration.

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Role Overview

This position combines presales consulting, technology research, and solution development to support UnicomNZ’s innovative offerings in both commercial and residential automation projects.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Presales & Solution Design

• Collaborate with sales and project teams to assess client needs and design comprehensive technology solutions.

• Prepare product documentation, solution diagrams, system BOMs, and customer proposals.

• Present solutions and conduct demos to clients and stakeholders.

• Support presales of platforms such as:

  • Home Automation: KNX, Control4, Fibaro, Philips Hue, Aqara, Shelly, Sonoff

  • CCTV/VMS: Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Uniview, Avigilon, Milestone, Nx Witness

  • VC & AV: Logitech, Yealink, Poly, Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Crestron, Barco, Kramer

    
    
  
  

2. R&D and Technology Integration

• Research smart home trends (IoT, Matter protocol, voice assistants, AI camera detection, energy automation).

• Develop internal testing environments for automation and smart AV integration.

• Evaluate cloud-based home control platforms and app-based user experiences.

• Prototype solutions integrating surveillance, access control, lighting, HVAC, and AV.

• Document integration processes using APIs, local hubs, and open protocols (e.g., MQTT, Zigbee, Z-Wave).

  
  

3. Deployment & Technical Handover

• Support implementation teams with solution clarification, equipment configuration, and system testing.

• Produce user manuals and post-installation documentation.

• Engage in pilot projects and user feedback cycles to improve system design.

  
  

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Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in IT, Electronics, Automation, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in one or more areas: Smart Home integration, CCTV/VMS, Video Conferencing, or AV control systems.

• Familiarity with smart home technologies (e.g., KNX, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Google Home, Apple HomeKit).

• Solid understanding of IP networking, structured cabling, PoE, VLANs.

• Ability to read and create floor plans, AV system layouts, and automation logic diagrams.

• Hands-on experience with equipment setup and system commissioning.

  
  

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Preferred Experience

• Vendor training or certifications in relevant platforms (Hikvision, Fibaro, Crestron, Milestone, etc.).

• Experience with programming logic for smart rules/scenes or integration via APIs.

• Experience in residential or commercial smart building deployments.

• Project experience working with builders, architects, or interior designers is a plus.

  
  

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What We Offer

• Work on cutting-edge smart home and smart building projects across New Zealand.

• Technical training and certification support.

• Opportunities to lead product research and pilot innovations.

• Flexible and supportive working culture with room for career growth.

• Competitive compensation and tools of trade.

  
  

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Apply Now

Send your CV and cover letter to [url=]jobs@unicomnz.com[/url]
with the subject line: Presales & R&D Engineer – Smart Home & AV Application