Critical communications infrastructure for law enforcement, emergency response, and utilities
Tait Communications designs and deploys digital wireless communication systems for public-safety and utility organizations worldwide. The stack reflects a manufacturing and services-heavy operation—CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo), enterprise resource planning (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW), and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau)—paired with active adoption of C# and Python, signaling a shift toward software-defined services and automation. Hiring remains engineering-dominant across a 501–1,000-person organization, while active projects span both product innovation (new product introduction, accessories strategy) and operational scaling (proposal automation, forecasting models, lead scoring).
Notable leadership hires: Business Head
Tait Communications manufactures and operates critical communication systems—radio networks, control centers, and managed services—for law enforcement, fire and emergency response, and utility sectors. Founded in 1969 and based in Christchurch, the company operates as a privately held entity with a charitable trust as its sole dividend-receiving shareholder, a structure that directs operating profits into R&D, regional investment, and education. The organization maintains a global footprint with hiring active in the US, UK, and New Zealand. Core product lines center on Project 25 (P25) and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) solutions, delivered alongside professional services and managed support. Pain-point themes include maintaining 24/7 support availability, controlling costs on complex deployments, integrating acquired business units, and improving proposal cycle times.
Primary stack: SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BW, Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, SolidWorks, Creo, Cisco, C++, C, Linux, Windows. Currently adopting C# and Python for expanded software capabilities.
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The company was founded in 1969 and employs 501–1,000 people, with active hiring in the US, UK, and New Zealand.
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