University of Auckland Looking for Senior Technician | Scientific Appliances and Instrumentation |Electrical Service Person at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Te Kura Mātai Matū | The School of Chemical Sciences offers students, staff and the community a diverse range of world-renowned undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, facilities and resources.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The main purpose of this role is to repair, service, maintain, and at times, design and fabricate electrical laboratory equipment and instrumentation which supports research and teaching activities for the School of Chemical Sciences.

This position will primarily support the School of Chemical Sciences which teaches and performs research in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, green chemical science, food science and nutrition, forensic science, and wine science, in a stimulating intellectual environment. They are very active in research, with over 30 academics involved in fundamental or applied research programmes, many in collaboration with other disciplines within the University including Biological Sciences, Physics, Engineering, and Medicine. Their postgraduate programme currently involves over 200 students who participate in this research effort and are at the forefront of advancing scientific knowledge.

This is a permanent, fulltime (37.5 hours/week) position.
Remuneration: $69,200 – $79,800 negotiable on experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Faculty of Science’s Technical Services Team comprises over 100 technical staff providing specialist support to the Faculty’s academic staff and students across 8 of the 10 Departments. They contribute technical knowledge and expertise to research and teaching activities while ensuring the ongoing operation and compliance of a vast range of laboratories, workshops, teaching facilities, research equipment, vehicles and boats.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised, and versatile with great interpersonal skills, able to interact constructively with a diverse community of academic and student researchers and technical staff.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• A tertiary or trade qualification in an electrical/electronics field.
• Substantial experience (7-8 years +) working on a wide range of electrical and electronic appliances, scientific instruments, componentry and technologies, in any of the following fields: mechatronics, micro-controllers, optical electronics and lasers, computer hardware, switch mode power supplies and diagnostic techniques.
• Great workshop skills and familiarity with workshop equipment. Confidence to take apart all manner of electrical scientific equipment, diagnose faults, repair and recommission.
• Thorough understanding of the NZ safety requirements for repairing and testing of electrical appliances that are connected to mains power.
• An EWRB certificate as an Electrical Services Technician or an Electrical Appliance Service Person would be highly beneficial.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 28 August 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Michael Wadsworth via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz