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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a Teaching Technician to support our Engineering Design programmes.

We want our students to practically apply their theoretical knowledge; learn the value of prototyping, reviewing and iterating; nurture their curiosity; and to build the skills that will make them effective Engineers. Our Fabricating and Prototyping Workshop is one place where students can get this hands-on experience.

The Teaching Technicians are responsible for running this workshop, which includes:

• overseeing all practical learning, teaching, and research activity conducted in the workshop
• building a safe and welcoming environment for students of all mechanical skill levels
• helping students learn safe equipment use as they develop their practical skills
• working with academic colleagues to plan out practical learning and teaching activities
• working with colleagues to plan further workshop development and expansion
• mentor and teach alongside our team of Graduate Teaching Assistants (postgraduate students hired to support teaching in the workshop)
• making sure the labs themselves are well stocked, the equipment is maintained, and the highest levels of safety are upheld

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the tools, projects, and culture in the space that will be used by over 1000 students per year.

The successful candidates will become part of a larger team of Teaching Technicians responsible for supporting student learning across the Faculty’s Multidisciplinary Learning Spaces (MDLSs), labs, and workshops.

The salary range is $63,600 – $79,300 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role on a fixed-term contract for 6 months.

For more detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role, please review the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidates will:

• have a welcoming attitude towards novice machinists
• understand the importance of empowering students to learn and create through experience and exploration
• have a trade qualification or significant relevant experience in a technical engineering role (in an industry setting)
• have demonstrated safe and effective mentorship of novice technicians in mills, lathes, MIG welding, and/or workshop tools
• have experience implementing and managing Health & Safety protocols and practices relevant to engineering workshops
• have very good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds, experience levels and cultures.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About us

Our faculty has a strong and innovative vision for the future, delivering learning and research excellence to enable our students to thrive and succeed and become graduates who make a positive impact on their community and world around them. The faculty also enjoys a, purpose built Engineering building, housing state of the art labs, workshops and facilities.

The Faculty of Engineering and Design is large and multi-faceted, and maintains a strong culture of excellence in research and student-centric learning. The faculty is also committed to Mātauranga Māori - the unique Māori way of viewing the world – encompassing traditional knowledge and culture – and actively seeking meaningful ways to reflect this in our teaching, research, and how we work together.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 6/9/2026 and include an up to date CV outlining your experience.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Ashveen Nand, Technical Manager, for a confidential discussion on ashveen.nand@auckland.ac.nz.

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Equity

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