Technician (Physics)
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Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
The Department of Physics is home to New Zealands topranked physics programme and our comprehensive research and stimulating teaching programmes are strengthened by a diverse technical team dedicated to fairness and equity.
We are seeking a Technician to support our teaching and research in a role that involves development & maintenance of a diverse set of experiments in our teaching laboratories coaching students working on physics experiments providing mechanical and electronic support for research laboratories and contributing to the health safety and wellbeing of staff and students. This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible and friendly environment where your work will make a difference for students teachers and researchers working at the forefront of physics and science education.
Ideal candidates will have:
A degree in physics or a closely related discipline (e.g. engineering).
Enthusiasm towards experimental physics and handson physics teaching.
Practical work experience gained on the job or while studying.
Experience designing equipment including mechanical and electronic design.
Strong computer literacy.
Communication skills and crosscultural competency.
This is a permanent fulltime 1 FTE (37.5 hours per week) role.
Remuneration range is $60500 $69600 per annum dependent on skills and experience
More information about this role is available in the Position Description
M t mtou rp About the team
Within the Department of Physics the Technical Services team are a close working team of 4 technical staff supporting key academic staff in the delivery of teaching programs and research. They are an integral part of the Technical Services team of approximately 100 technical staff supporting Departments across the Faculty maintaining the operation and compliance of a vast range of laboratories workshops teaching facilities research equipment vehicles and boats.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading University and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
- Over 300 different career development courses and programmes
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 12th June 2025 to be considered. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications.
Please reach out to the David Jenkinson (Technical Services Manager) via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
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 Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
The University is committed to providing a safe inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika the Equity Policy and visit
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
