Unitec Looking for Senior Technician (Lab) at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Great organisation
• Strong knit team
• Great work ethic

Are you a Senior Technician with a degree majoring in either Chemistry, Biological Science or Animal Science with a passion for promoting student education? Unitec is currently looking for a permanent, full-time Technician to support our School of Environmental and Animal Science whānau.

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec – part of Te Pukenga, we’re passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well-equipped for the future needs of employers by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

Our School of Environmental and Animal Science requires a Senior Technician to support the team by managing the daily operations of the science laboratories. This role will manage a small team of Technicians and ensure the maintenance of science facilities, including storage, maintenance and stocktake of chemical stores and biological materials, ensuring a high standard of support and expertise is available to a wide range of programmes. The Senior Technician plays a vital role in the overall safety at Unitec campuses and facilitation of the development of the teaching and learning resources in the laboratory spaces.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the position.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll Have

• A science degree, preferably majoring in Chemistry, Biological Sciences or Animal Sciences
• Knowledge and practical application of the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop effective teams and team relationships that foster collaborative practice
• Experience in managing staff in an environment requiring high levels of health and safety compliance and customer service delivery
• Demonstrated skills and experience in team building and development of a high-performing team
• Experience working with tertiary students and/or academic staff in a supervisory role in a tertiary environment
• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

Joining Unitec – part of Te Pukenga- you will work in a diverse organisation that encourages forward-thinking and recognises success. We offer a competitive salary and access to development opportunities. You’ll be working in our beautiful green campus in Mt Albert. Join a highly motivated team who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve together.

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Click APPLY. Application will close on 16th June 2023 at 17:00.

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply

Unitec – part of Te Pukenga is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.